St Mary's Primary School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 110 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Primary School
Warners Bay · Catholic primary · K-6
418 students · ICSEA 1093
St Patrick's Primary School
Parramatta · Catholic primary · K-6
408 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | St Mary's Primary School Warners Bay NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Parramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #513 of 1,619 | #438 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1565 of 4,908 | #1330 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 418 | 408 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 215 | 207 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Warners Bay 2282 | Parramatta 2150 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | warnersbay.catholic.edu.au | www.stpatsparra.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.6 vs 63.9).
- •St Patrick's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1093), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.3).
- •St Mary's Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 408.
- •St Mary's Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -2%).
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 St Patrick's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Primary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 63.9 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 St Patrick's Primary School?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Warners Bay and Parramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's Primary School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 17.7.
How do St Mary's Primary School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Mary's Primary School is 513th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Primary School is 438th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.