Auburn Girls High School vs St John's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 652 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn Girls High School
Auburn · Government high school · 7-12
854 students · ICSEA 966
St John's Catholic Primary School
Auburn · Catholic primary · K-6
353 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Auburn Girls High School Auburn NSW | St John's Catholic Primary School Auburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #311 of 539 | #610 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #846 of 1,472 | #1862 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 854 | 353 |
| Girls / boys | 854 / 0 | 152 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | – | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 148 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 122 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.3 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Auburn 2144 | Auburn 2144 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | auburng-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjauburn.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.8 vs 45.0).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Auburn Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.3).
- •Auburn Girls High School is the larger school with 854 students compared with 353.
- •St John's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 9%).
- •Auburn Girls High School is a government school while St John'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 Auburn Girls High School better than St John's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.8 vs 45.0 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 Auburn Girls High School and St John's Catholic Primary School?
About 652 m in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Auburn Girls High School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Catholic Primary School has 16.3.
How do Auburn Girls High School and St John's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Auburn Girls High School is 311th of 539 and St John's Catholic Primary School is 610th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.