Burraneer Bay Public School vs De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burraneer Bay Public School
Cronulla · Government primary · K-6
573 students · ICSEA 1101
De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah
Caringbah · Catholic high school · 7-12
536 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Burraneer Bay Public School Cronulla NSW | De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah Caringbah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #385 of 1,619 | #25 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1211 of 4,908 | #80 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 573 | 536 |
| Girls / boys | 274 / 299 | 0 / 536 |
| Foundation intake | 101 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 26 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 46.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cronulla 2230 | Caringbah 2229 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burraneerb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | dlscaringbah.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 67.9).
- •Burraneer Bay Public School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 18.2).
- •Burraneer Bay Public School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 536.
- •De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah has grown faster over five years (18% vs -7%).
- •Burraneer Bay Public School is a government school while De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah 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 Burraneer Bay Public School better than De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah?
On the Success Index, De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah ranks higher (79.3 vs 67.9 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 Burraneer Bay Public School and De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cronulla and Caringbah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burraneer Bay Public School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah has 11.5.
How do Burraneer Bay Public School and De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah rank in NSW?
Burraneer Bay Public School is 385th of 1,619 and De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah is 25th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.