St Mary's Primary School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 207 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Primary School
Young · Catholic primary · K-6
222 students · ICSEA 1016
St Patrick's Primary School
Griffith · Catholic primary · K-6
504 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | St Mary's Primary School Young NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Griffith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #896 of 1,619 | #899 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2758 of 4,908 | #2765 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 222 | 504 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 105 | 263 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 31.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Young 2594 | Griffith 2680 |
| Council area | Hilltops | Griffith |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.stmarysyoung.nsw.edu.au | web.spgww.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (49.2 vs 49.1).
- •St Mary's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.8).
- •St Patrick's Primary School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 222.
- •St Patrick's Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -24%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Dickson
Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's Primary School better than St Patrick's Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Mary's Primary School and St Patrick's Primary School?
About 207 km in a straight line, between Young and Griffith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 15.8.
How do St Mary's Primary School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Mary's Primary School is 896th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Primary School is 899th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.