All Saints College vs Bolwarra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
All Saints College
Maitland · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,191 students · ICSEA 1023
Bolwarra Public School
Bolwarra · Government primary · K-6
390 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | All Saints College Maitland NSW | Bolwarra Public School Bolwarra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #181 of 539 | #946 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #449 of 1,472 | #2919 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,191 | 390 |
| Girls / boys | 564 / 627 | 190 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 212 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 142 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +153% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 108.6 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.9 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 11% |
| Suburb | Maitland 2320 | Bolwarra 2320 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.maitlandasc.catholic.edu.au/ | bolwarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •All Saints College scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 46.9).
- •Bolwarra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •All Saints College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 17.2).
- •All Saints College is the larger school with 1,191 students compared with 390.
- •All Saints College has grown faster over five years (153% vs -10%).
- •All Saints College is a catholic school while Bolwarra 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 All Saints College better than Bolwarra Public School?
On the Success Index, All Saints College ranks higher (62.5 vs 46.9 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 All Saints College and Bolwarra Public School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Maitland and Bolwarra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
All Saints College has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bolwarra Public School has 17.2.
How do All Saints College and Bolwarra Public School rank in NSW?
All Saints College is 181st of 539 and Bolwarra Public School is 946th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.