Bronte Public School vs St Catherine's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 855 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bronte Public School
Bronte · Government primary · K-6
257 students · ICSEA 1176
St Catherine's School
Waverley · Independent combined · K-12
1,122 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Bronte Public School Bronte NSW | St Catherine's School Waverley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 1,619 | #56 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #383 of 4,908 | #158 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 257 | 1,122 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 128 | 1,122 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1176 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 71% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 108.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 89.2 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bronte 2024 | Waverley 2024 |
| Council area | Waverley | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bronte-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stcatherines.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.2 vs 76.9).
- •Bronte Public School has the higher ICSEA (1176 vs 1156), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Catherine's School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 16.9).
- •St Catherine's School is the larger school with 1,122 students compared with 257.
- •St Catherine's School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -31%).
- •Bronte Public School is a government school while St Catherine's School 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 Bronte Public School better than St Catherine's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bronte Public School and St Catherine's School?
About 855 m in a straight line, between Bronte and Waverley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bronte Public School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine's School has 10.3.
How do Bronte Public School and St Catherine's School rank in NSW?
Bronte Public School is 101st of 1,619 and St Catherine's School is 56th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.