Aquinas Catholic College vs Inaburra School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 736 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
Inaburra School
Bangor · Independent combined · K-12
1,211 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Aquinas Catholic College Menai NSW | Inaburra School Bangor NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 539 | #77 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #235 of 1,472 | #217 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,140 | 1,211 |
| Girls / boys | 515 / 625 | 603 / 608 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 210 | 138 |
| Year 12 cohort | 163 | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.4 | 118.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 60.4 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Menai 2234 | Bangor 2234 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aquinasmenai.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.inaburra.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.0 vs 72.3).
- •Inaburra School has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Inaburra School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.8).
- •Inaburra School is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 1,140.
- •Aquinas Catholic College is a catholic school while Inaburra School is an independent 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 Inaburra School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aquinas Catholic College and Inaburra School?
About 736 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 Inaburra School has 10.2.
How do Aquinas Catholic College and Inaburra School rank in NSW?
Aquinas Catholic College is 86th of 539 and Inaburra School is 77th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.