St Patrick's Catholic Primary School vs St Vincent's College Ashfield
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Summer Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 1136
St Vincent's College Ashfield
Ashfield · Catholic combined · K-12
1,092 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Summer Hill NSW | St Vincent's College Ashfield Ashfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #72 of 1,619 | #177 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #288 of 4,908 | #566 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 163 | 1,092 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 77 | 586 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 134 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +425% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1136 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 88.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 22.5 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Summer Hill 2130 | Ashfield 2131 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stpsummerhill.syd.catholic.edu.au | svcashfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.5 vs 54.1).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Vincent's College Ashfield has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.2).
- •St Vincent's College Ashfield is the larger school with 1,092 students compared with 163.
- •St Vincent's College Ashfield has grown faster over five years (425% vs -10%).
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 Vincent's College Ashfield?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 54.1 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 Vincent's College Ashfield?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Summer Hill and Ashfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Vincent's College Ashfield has 12.4.
How do St Patrick's Catholic Primary School and St Vincent's College Ashfield rank in NSW?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 72nd of 1,619 and St Vincent's College Ashfield is 177th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.