Ambarvale High School vs John Therry Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ambarvale High School
Rosemeadow · Government high school · 7-12
807 students · ICSEA 925
John Therry Catholic College
Rosemeadow · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,057 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Ambarvale High School Rosemeadow NSW | John Therry Catholic College Rosemeadow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #401 of 539 | #271 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1110 of 1,472 | #712 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 807 | 1,057 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 431 | 508 / 549 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 154 | 201 |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | 123 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.3 | 79.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 28.0 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 11% |
| Suburb | Rosemeadow 2560 | Rosemeadow 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ambarvale-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.jtccdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Therry Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (51.3 vs 33.1).
- •John Therry Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ambarvale High School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.3).
- •John Therry Catholic College is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 807.
- •Ambarvale High School is a government school while John Therry Catholic College 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 Ambarvale High School better than John Therry Catholic College?
On the Success Index, John Therry Catholic College ranks higher (51.3 vs 33.1 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 Ambarvale High School and John Therry Catholic College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rosemeadow and Rosemeadow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ambarvale High School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Therry Catholic College has 13.3.
How do Ambarvale High School and John Therry Catholic College rank in NSW?
Ambarvale High School is 401st of 539 and John Therry Catholic College is 271st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.