St Paul the Apostle Primary School vs Woodbury
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 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
Woodbury
Baulkham Hills · Independent special · U
22 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | St Paul the Apostle Primary School Winston Hills NSW | Woodbury Baulkham Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #302 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1001 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 385 | 22 |
| Girls / boys | 199 / 186 | 6 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 4.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 5.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Winston Hills 2153 | Baulkham Hills 2153 |
| Council area | Parramatta | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stpawinstonhills.catholic.edu.au | www.woodbury.org.au |
The verdict
- •Woodbury has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1100), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woodbury has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 16.2).
- •St Paul the Apostle Primary School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 22.
- •Woodbury has grown faster over five years (10% vs -3%).
- •St Paul the Apostle Primary School is a catholic school while Woodbury is an independent 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 Woodbury?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Paul the Apostle Primary School and Woodbury?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Winston Hills and Baulkham Hills 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 Woodbury has 4.4.
How do St Paul the Apostle Primary School and Woodbury rank in NSW?
St Paul the Apostle Primary School is 302nd of 1,619 and Woodbury is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.