St Oliver's Primary School vs St Paul the Apostle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Oliver's Primary School
Harris Park · Catholic primary · K-6
167 students · ICSEA 1100
St Paul the Apostle Primary School
Winston Hills · Catholic primary · K-6
385 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | St Oliver's Primary School Harris Park NSW | St Paul the Apostle Primary School Winston Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #139 of 1,619 | #302 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #539 of 4,908 | #1001 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 167 | 385 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 96 | 199 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Harris Park 2150 | Winston Hills 2153 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stoliversharrispark.catholic.edu.au | www.stpawinstonhills.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Oliver's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 70.2).
- •St Oliver's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.2).
- •St Paul the Apostle Primary School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 167.
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 Oliver's Primary School better than St Paul the Apostle Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Oliver's Primary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 70.2 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 Oliver's Primary School and St Paul the Apostle Primary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Harris Park and Winston Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Oliver's Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul the Apostle Primary School has 16.2.
How do St Oliver's Primary School and St Paul the Apostle Primary School rank in NSW?
St Oliver's Primary School is 139th of 1,619 and St Paul the Apostle Primary School is 302nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.