St Peter's Primary School vs Stockton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 535 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Peter's Primary School
Stockton · Catholic primary · K-6
180 students · ICSEA 1053
Stockton Public School
Stockton · Government primary · P-6
254 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | St Peter's Primary School Stockton NSW | Stockton Public School Stockton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #561 of 1,619 | #1024 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1731 of 4,908 | #3192 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 180 | 254 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 89 | 118 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 19% |
| Suburb | Stockton 2295 | Stockton 2295 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stockton.catholic.edu.au | stockton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.2 vs 43.4).
- •St Peter's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.3).
- •Stockton Public School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 180.
- •St Peter's Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -4%).
- •St Peter's Primary School is a catholic school while Stockton 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 Peter's Primary School better than Stockton Public School?
On the Success Index, St Peter's Primary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 43.4 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 Peter's Primary School and Stockton Public School?
About 535 m in a straight line, between Stockton and Stockton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Peter's Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stockton Public School has 16.3.
How do St Peter's Primary School and Stockton Public School rank in NSW?
St Peter's Primary School is 561st of 1,619 and Stockton Public School is 1024th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.