St Patrick's Primary School vs Tathra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's Primary School
Bega · Catholic primary · K-6
175 students · ICSEA 977
Tathra Public School
Tathra · Government primary · K-6
171 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | St Patrick's Primary School Bega NSW | Tathra Public School Tathra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1094 of 1,619 | #636 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3429 of 4,908 | #1932 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 175 | 171 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 82 | 68 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bega 2550 | Tathra 2550 |
| Council area | Bega Valley | Bega Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.stpatsbega.nsw.edu.au | tathra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tathra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (60.0 vs 39.9).
- •Tathra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.1).
- •St Patrick's Primary School is the larger school with 175 students compared with 171.
- •St Patrick's Primary School is a catholic school while Tathra 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 Primary School better than Tathra Public School?
On the Success Index, Tathra Public School ranks higher (60.0 vs 39.9 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 Primary School and Tathra Public School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Bega and Tathra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Patrick's Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tathra Public School has 16.1.
How do St Patrick's Primary School and Tathra Public School rank in NSW?
St Patrick's Primary School is 1094th of 1,619 and Tathra Public School is 636th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.