St Mary's Primary School vs Westlawn Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 518 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Primary School
Grafton · Catholic primary · K-6
259 students · ICSEA 1020
Westlawn Public School
Grafton · Government primary · K-6
467 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | St Mary's Primary School Grafton NSW | Westlawn Public School Grafton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #812 of 1,619 | #1558 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2489 of 4,908 | #4704 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 259 | 467 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 136 | 222 / 245 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 21% |
| Suburb | Grafton 2460 | Grafton 2460 |
| Council area | Clarence Valley | Clarence Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.grafplism.catholic.edu.au/ | westlawn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.0 vs 21.6).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.0).
- •Westlawn Public School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 259.
- •St Mary's Primary School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -7%).
- •St Mary's Primary School is a catholic school while Westlawn Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's Primary School better than Westlawn Public School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (53.0 vs 21.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Mary's Primary School and Westlawn Public School?
About 518 m in a straight line, between Grafton and Grafton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westlawn Public School has 17.0.
How do St Mary's Primary School and Westlawn Public School rank in NSW?
St Mary's Primary School is 812th of 1,619 and Westlawn Public School is 1558th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.