St Patrick's Catholic Primary School vs St Patrick's College Sutherland
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 294 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Sutherland · Catholic primary · K-6
603 students · ICSEA 1106
St Patrick's College Sutherland
Sutherland · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,227 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Sutherland NSW | St Patrick's College Sutherland Sutherland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #312 of 1,619 | #129 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1040 of 4,908 | #320 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 603 | 1,227 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 303 | 623 / 604 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 201 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 199 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1106 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.4 | 89.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 19.9 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sutherland 2232 | Sutherland 2232 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stpsutherland.syd.catholic.edu.au | spcsutherland.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.7 vs 68.3).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1093), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's College Sutherland has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.6).
- •St Patrick's College Sutherland is the larger school with 1,227 students compared with 603.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -6%).
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 Patrick's College Sutherland?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.7 vs 68.3 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 Patrick's College Sutherland?
About 294 m in a straight line, between Sutherland and Sutherland in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's College Sutherland has 13.7.
How do St Patrick's Catholic Primary School and St Patrick's College Sutherland rank in NSW?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 312th of 1,619 and St Patrick's College Sutherland is 129th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.