Alpha Omega Senior College vs St John's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 310 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alpha Omega Senior College
Auburn · Independent high school · 7-12
822 students · ICSEA 1111
St John's Catholic Primary School
Auburn · Catholic primary · K-6
353 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Alpha Omega Senior College Auburn NSW | St John's Catholic Primary School Auburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 539 | #610 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #42 of 1,472 | #1862 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 822 | 353 |
| Girls / boys | 401 / 421 | 152 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | – | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +62% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.1 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Auburn 2144 | Auburn 2144 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aosc.nsw.edu.au/ | stjauburn.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Alpha Omega Senior College scores higher on the Success Index (82.1 vs 60.8).
- •Alpha Omega Senior College has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alpha Omega Senior College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.3).
- •Alpha Omega Senior College is the larger school with 822 students compared with 353.
- •Alpha Omega Senior College has grown faster over five years (62% vs 25%).
- •Alpha Omega Senior College is a independent school while St John's Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Alpha Omega Senior College better than St John's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Alpha Omega Senior College ranks higher (82.1 vs 60.8 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 Alpha Omega Senior College and St John's Catholic Primary School?
About 310 m in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alpha Omega Senior College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Catholic Primary School has 16.3.
How do Alpha Omega Senior College and St John's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Alpha Omega Senior College is 13th of 539 and St John's Catholic Primary School is 610th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.