Auburn North Public School vs Trinity Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn North Public School
Auburn · Government primary · K-6
645 students · ICSEA 1015
Trinity Catholic College
Auburn · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,313 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Auburn North Public School Auburn NSW | Trinity Catholic College Auburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #808 of 1,619 | #238 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2472 of 4,908 | #624 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 645 | 1,313 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 343 | 644 / 669 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 246 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 194 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.6 | 103.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 28.8 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Auburn 2144 | Auburn 2144 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | auburnnth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | trinity.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (55.1 vs 53.2).
- •Trinity Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trinity Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.9).
- •Trinity Catholic College is the larger school with 1,313 students compared with 645.
- •Trinity Catholic College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -3%).
- •Auburn North Public School is a government school while Trinity Catholic 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 Auburn North Public School better than Trinity Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Trinity Catholic College ranks higher (55.1 vs 53.2 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 North Public School and Trinity Catholic College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Auburn North Public School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity Catholic College has 12.7.
How do Auburn North Public School and Trinity Catholic College rank in NSW?
Auburn North Public School is 808th of 1,619 and Trinity Catholic College is 238th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.