St Pius X Primary School vs Windale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 498 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Pius X Primary School
Windale · Catholic primary · K-6
54 students · ICSEA 847
Windale Public School
Windale · Government primary · P-6
252 students · ICSEA 793
| Measure | St Pius X Primary School Windale NSW | Windale Public School Windale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1527 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4627 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 54 | 252 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 28 | 127 / 125 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 847 | 793 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 6.7 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 35% | 46% |
| Suburb | Windale 2306 | Windale 2306 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | windale.catholic.edu.au | windale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Windale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (23.0 vs 20.8).
- •St Pius X Primary School has the higher ICSEA (847 vs 793), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Pius X Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.7 vs 11.1).
- •Windale Public School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 54.
- •Windale Public School has grown faster over five years (38% vs 2%).
- •St Pius X Primary School is a catholic school while Windale 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 Pius X Primary School better than Windale Public School?
On the Success Index, Windale Public School ranks higher (23.0 vs 20.8 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 Pius X Primary School and Windale Public School?
About 498 m in a straight line, between Windale and Windale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Pius X Primary School has 6.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Windale Public School has 11.1.
How do St Pius X Primary School and Windale Public School rank in NSW?
St Pius X Primary School is unranked and Windale Public School is 1527th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.