Calderwood Christian School vs St Gregory's College Campbelltown
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 58 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calderwood Christian School
Albion Park · Independent combined · K-12
504 students · ICSEA 1056
St Gregory's College Campbelltown
Gregory Hills · Independent combined · K-12
1,442 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Calderwood Christian School Albion Park NSW | St Gregory's College Campbelltown Gregory Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 314 | #212 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #455 of 1,259 | #675 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 504 | 1,442 |
| Girls / boys | 261 / 243 | 228 / 1,214 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | 37 | 171 |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | 133 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +79% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.0 | 109.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 52.3 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Albion Park 2527 | Gregory Hills 2557 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.calderwoodcs.nsw.edu.au | www.stgregs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Calderwood Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (60.3 vs 49.2).
- •St Gregory's College Campbelltown has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Gregory's College Campbelltown is the larger school with 1,442 students compared with 504.
- •Calderwood Christian School has grown faster over five years (79% vs 9%).
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 Calderwood Christian School better than St Gregory's College Campbelltown?
On the Success Index, Calderwood Christian School ranks higher (60.3 vs 49.2 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 Calderwood Christian School and St Gregory's College Campbelltown?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Albion Park and Gregory Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calderwood Christian School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Gregory's College Campbelltown has 13.1.
How do Calderwood Christian School and St Gregory's College Campbelltown rank in NSW?
Calderwood Christian School is 142nd of 314 and St Gregory's College Campbelltown is 212th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.