Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School vs SCECGS Redlands
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School
Clifton Gardens · Catholic primary · K-6
114 students · ICSEA 1188
SCECGS Redlands
Cremorne · Independent combined · K-12
1,680 students · ICSEA 1190
| Measure | Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Clifton Gardens NSW | SCECGS Redlands Cremorne NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 1,619 | #41 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #44 of 4,908 | #100 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 114 | 1,680 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 51 | 845 / 835 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 174 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 158 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1188 | 1190 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 77% | 77% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 163.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 118.2 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Clifton Gardens 2088 | Cremorne 2090 |
| Council area | Mosman | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bscliftongardens.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.redlands.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (84.4 vs 80.6).
- •SCECGS Redlands has the higher ICSEA (1190 vs 1188), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •SCECGS Redlands is the larger school with 1,680 students compared with 114.
- •SCECGS Redlands has grown faster over five years (4% vs -9%).
- •Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while SCECGS Redlands is an independent 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 Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School better than SCECGS Redlands?
On the Success Index, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School ranks higher (84.4 vs 80.6 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 Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School and SCECGS Redlands?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Clifton Gardens and Cremorne in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and SCECGS Redlands has 10.3.
How do Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School and SCECGS Redlands rank in NSW?
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School is 10th of 1,619 and SCECGS Redlands is 41st of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.