St Patrick's Catholic Primary School vs St Therese Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 119 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
East Gosford · Catholic primary · K-6
384 students · ICSEA 1090
St Therese Catholic Primary School
Mangerton · Catholic primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School East Gosford NSW | St Therese Catholic Primary School Mangerton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #324 of 1,619 | #298 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1070 of 4,908 | #983 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 384 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 194 | 192 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | East Gosford 2250 | Mangerton 2500 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.spegdbb.catholic.edu.au | www.stwwdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.4 vs 69.4).
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.9).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 368.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs 3%).
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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School better than St Therese Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Therese Catholic Primary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 69.4 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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School and St Therese Catholic Primary School?
About 119 km in a straight line, between East Gosford and Mangerton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Therese Catholic Primary School has 16.7.
How do St Patrick's Catholic Primary School and St Therese Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 324th of 1,619 and St Therese Catholic Primary School is 298th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.