Aquinas Catholic College vs Bangor Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 721 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aquinas Catholic College
Menai · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,140 students · ICSEA 1082
Bangor Public School
Bangor · Government primary · K-6
503 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Aquinas Catholic College Menai NSW | Bangor Public School Bangor NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 539 | #552 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #235 of 1,472 | #1699 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,140 | 503 |
| Girls / boys | 515 / 625 | 263 / 240 |
| Foundation intake | – | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | 210 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 163 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.4 | 28.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Menai 2234 | Bangor 2234 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aquinasmenai.syd.catholic.edu.au | bangor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Aquinas Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (72.0 vs 62.4).
- •Aquinas Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aquinas Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.7).
- •Aquinas Catholic College is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 503.
- •Aquinas Catholic College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -9%).
- •Aquinas Catholic College is a catholic school while Bangor 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 Aquinas Catholic College better than Bangor Public School?
On the Success Index, Aquinas Catholic College ranks higher (72.0 vs 62.4 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 Aquinas Catholic College and Bangor Public School?
About 721 m in a straight line, between Menai and Bangor in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aquinas Catholic College has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bangor Public School has 17.7.
How do Aquinas Catholic College and Bangor Public School rank in NSW?
Aquinas Catholic College is 86th of 539 and Bangor Public School is 552nd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.