Aspect South Coast School vs Holy Spirit College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspect South Coast School
Corrimal · Independent special · U
129 students · ICSEA 1017
Holy Spirit College
Bellambi · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,249 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Aspect South Coast School Corrimal NSW | Holy Spirit College Bellambi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #136 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #333 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 129 | 1,249 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 109 | 597 / 652 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 228 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 171 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 96.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 32.8 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Corrimal 2518 | Bellambi 2518 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.autismspectrum.org.au | www.hscdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit College has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspect South Coast School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 13.0).
- •Holy Spirit College is the larger school with 1,249 students compared with 129.
- •Aspect South Coast School is a independent school while Holy Spirit 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 Aspect South Coast School better than Holy Spirit College?
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 Aspect South Coast School and Holy Spirit College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Corrimal and Bellambi in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspect South Coast School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit College has 13.0.
How do Aspect South Coast School and Holy Spirit College rank in NSW?
Aspect South Coast School is unranked and Holy Spirit College is 136th of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.