St Paul the Apostle Primary School vs Toongabbie Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul the Apostle Primary School
Winston Hills · Catholic primary · K-6
385 students · ICSEA 1100
Toongabbie Public School
Toongabbie · Government primary · K-6
381 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | St Paul the Apostle Primary School Winston Hills NSW | Toongabbie Public School Toongabbie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #302 of 1,619 | #593 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1001 of 4,908 | #1812 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 385 | 381 |
| Girls / boys | 199 / 186 | 191 / 190 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 25.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Winston Hills 2153 | Toongabbie 2146 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stpawinstonhills.catholic.edu.au | toongabbie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul the Apostle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 61.4).
- •St Paul the Apostle Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toongabbie Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.2).
- •St Paul the Apostle Primary School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 381.
- •St Paul the Apostle Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -34%).
- •St Paul the Apostle Primary School is a catholic school while Toongabbie 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 Paul the Apostle Primary School better than Toongabbie Public School?
On the Success Index, St Paul the Apostle Primary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 61.4 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 Paul the Apostle Primary School and Toongabbie Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Winston Hills and Toongabbie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Paul the Apostle Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toongabbie Public School has 15.2.
How do St Paul the Apostle Primary School and Toongabbie Public School rank in NSW?
St Paul the Apostle Primary School is 302nd of 1,619 and Toongabbie Public School is 593rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.