Brigidine College Randwick vs St Leo's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 26 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brigidine College Randwick
Randwick · Catholic high school · 7-12
851 students · ICSEA 1114
St Leo's Catholic College
Wahroonga · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,055 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Brigidine College Randwick Randwick NSW | St Leo's Catholic College Wahroonga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #103 of 539 | #20 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #271 of 1,472 | #68 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 851 | 1,055 |
| Girls / boys | 851 / 0 | 455 / 600 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 153 | 188 |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.8 | 78.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Randwick 2031 | Wahroonga 2076 |
| Council area | Randwick | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bcrandwick.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.stleos.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Leo's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (80.1 vs 70.7).
- •Brigidine College Randwick has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Leo's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 851.
- •St Leo's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (40% vs 1%).
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 Brigidine College Randwick better than St Leo's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Leo's Catholic College ranks higher (80.1 vs 70.7 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 Brigidine College Randwick and St Leo's Catholic College?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Randwick and Wahroonga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brigidine College Randwick has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Leo's Catholic College has 13.5.
How do Brigidine College Randwick and St Leo's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Brigidine College Randwick is 103rd of 539 and St Leo's Catholic College is 20th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.