Aspect South Coast School vs St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 489 m 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
St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School
Corrimal · Catholic primary · K-6
339 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Aspect South Coast School Corrimal NSW | St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School Corrimal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #614 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1873 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 129 | 339 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 109 | 171 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Corrimal 2518 | Corrimal 2518 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.autismspectrum.org.au | www.sccdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspect South Coast School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 17.8).
- •St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 129.
- •Aspect South Coast School is a independent school while St Columbkille'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 Aspect South Coast School better than St Columbkille's Catholic Primary 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 Aspect South Coast School and St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School?
About 489 m in a straight line, between Corrimal and Corrimal 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 St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School has 17.8.
How do Aspect South Coast School and St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Aspect South Coast School is unranked and St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School is 614th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.