St Patrick's Catholic Primary School vs Summer Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 325 m 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
Summer Hill Public School
Summer Hill · Government primary · K-6
662 students · ICSEA 1167
| Measure | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Summer Hill NSW | Summer Hill Public School Summer Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #72 of 1,619 | #48 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #288 of 4,908 | #198 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 163 | 662 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 77 | 329 / 333 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 101 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1136 | 1167 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 37.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Summer Hill 2130 | Summer Hill 2130 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stpsummerhill.syd.catholic.edu.au | summerhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Summer Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (79.9 vs 78.5).
- •Summer Hill Public School has the higher ICSEA (1167 vs 1136), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.8).
- •Summer Hill Public School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 163.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Summer Hill Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Summer Hill Public School?
On the Success Index, Summer Hill Public School ranks higher (79.9 vs 78.5 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 Summer Hill Public School?
About 325 m in a straight line, between Summer Hill and Summer Hill 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 Summer Hill Public School has 17.8.
How do St Patrick's Catholic Primary School and Summer Hill Public School rank in NSW?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 72nd of 1,619 and Summer Hill Public School is 48th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.