Australian Christian College - Singleton vs St Catherine's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Christian College - Singleton
Singleton · Independent combined · K-12
389 students · ICSEA 1005
St Catherine's Catholic College
Singleton · Catholic combined · K-12
1,010 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Singleton Singleton NSW | St Catherine's Catholic College Singleton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #232 of 314 | #263 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #765 of 1,259 | #982 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 389 | 1,010 |
| Girls / boys | 204 / 185 | 507 / 503 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | 58 | 112 |
| Year 12 cohort | 15 | 46 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +106% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 80.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 31.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 14% |
| Suburb | Singleton 2330 | Singleton 2330 |
| Council area | Singleton | Singleton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/ | singleton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Australian Christian College - Singleton scores higher on the Success Index (44.9 vs 34.0).
- •Australian Christian College - Singleton has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Catherine's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 389.
- •Australian Christian College - Singleton has grown faster over five years (106% vs 12%).
- •Australian Christian College - Singleton is a independent school while St Catherine's 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 Australian Christian College - Singleton better than St Catherine's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Australian Christian College - Singleton ranks higher (44.9 vs 34.0 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 Australian Christian College - Singleton and St Catherine's Catholic College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Singleton and Singleton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Singleton has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine's Catholic College has 12.6.
How do Australian Christian College - Singleton and St Catherine's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Australian Christian College - Singleton is 232nd of 314 and St Catherine's Catholic College is 263rd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.