All Saints College vs Penola Catholic College Emu Plains
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 139 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
Penola Catholic College Emu Plains
Emu Plains · Catholic high school · 7-12
709 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | All Saints College Maitland NSW | Penola Catholic College Emu Plains Emu Plains NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #181 of 539 | #155 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #449 of 1,472 | #392 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,191 | 709 |
| Girls / boys | 564 / 627 | 328 / 381 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 212 | 174 |
| Year 12 cohort | 142 | 58 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +153% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 108.6 | 61.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.9 | 14.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Maitland 2320 | Emu Plains 2750 |
| Council area | Maitland | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.maitlandasc.catholic.edu.au/ | www.penolaemuplains.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Penola Catholic College Emu Plains scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 62.5).
- •Penola Catholic College Emu Plains has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •All Saints College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.6).
- •All Saints College is the larger school with 1,191 students compared with 709.
- •All Saints College has grown faster over five years (153% vs 36%).
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 Penola Catholic College Emu Plains?
On the Success Index, Penola Catholic College Emu Plains ranks higher (65.5 vs 62.5 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 Penola Catholic College Emu Plains?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Maitland and Emu Plains 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 Penola Catholic College Emu Plains has 11.6.
How do All Saints College and Penola Catholic College Emu Plains rank in NSW?
All Saints College is 181st of 539 and Penola Catholic College Emu Plains is 155th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.