Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College vs Callaghan College Wallsend Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College
Fletcher · Independent combined · K-12
860 students · ICSEA 1085
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus
Wallsend · Government high school · 7-10
890 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College Fletcher NSW | Callaghan College Wallsend Campus Wallsend NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #106 of 314 | #392 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #315 of 1,259 | #1089 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 860 | 890 |
| Girls / boys | 424 / 436 | 437 / 453 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 82 | 262 |
| Year 12 cohort | 31 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.4 | 75.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 15% |
| Suburb | Fletcher 2287 | Wallsend 2287 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.btac.nsw.edu.au | wallsend-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 33.9).
- •Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Callaghan College Wallsend Campus has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.0).
- •Callaghan College Wallsend Campus is the larger school with 890 students compared with 860.
- •Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -20%).
- •Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College is a independent school while Callaghan College Wallsend Campus is a government 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 Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College better than Callaghan College Wallsend Campus?
On the Success Index, Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College ranks higher (67.4 vs 33.9 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 Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College and Callaghan College Wallsend Campus?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Fletcher and Wallsend in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Callaghan College Wallsend Campus has 11.7.
How do Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College and Callaghan College Wallsend Campus rank in NSW?
Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College is 106th of 314 and Callaghan College Wallsend Campus is 392nd of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.