St Patrick's Catholic Primary School vs Sutherland Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 281 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
Sutherland Public School
Sutherland · Government primary · K-6
344 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Sutherland NSW | Sutherland Public School Sutherland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #312 of 1,619 | #371 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1040 of 4,908 | #1180 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 603 | 344 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 303 | 164 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1106 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.4 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Sutherland 2232 | Sutherland 2232 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stpsutherland.syd.catholic.edu.au | sutherland-p.schools.nsw.gov.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 1101), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sutherland Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.6).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 344.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs 12%).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Sutherland 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 Sutherland Public School?
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 Sutherland Public School?
About 281 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 Sutherland Public School has 17.4.
How do St Patrick's Catholic Primary School and Sutherland Public School rank in NSW?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 312th of 1,619 and Sutherland Public School is 371st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.