Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus vs St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 637 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus
Umina Beach · Government high school · 7-9
787 students · ICSEA 966
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Woy Woy South · Catholic primary · K-6
551 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus Umina Beach NSW | St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Woy Woy South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #364 of 539 | #379 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1023 of 1,472 | #1199 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-9 | K-6 |
| Students | 787 | 551 |
| Girls / boys | 374 / 413 | 279 / 272 |
| Foundation intake | – | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | 276 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.5 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 5% |
| Suburb | Umina Beach 2257 | Woy Woy South 2256 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | umina-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sjbwwdbb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 37.0).
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.7).
- •Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus is the larger school with 787 students compared with 551.
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -14%).
- •Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus is a government school while St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School 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 Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus better than St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 37.0 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 Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
About 637 m in a straight line, between Umina Beach and Woy Woy South in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has 17.7.
How do Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus is 364th of 539 and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is 379th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.