Calderwood Christian School vs St Joseph's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 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 Joseph's Catholic High School
Albion Park · Catholic high school · 7-12
736 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Calderwood Christian School Albion Park NSW | St Joseph's Catholic High School Albion Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 314 | #182 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #455 of 1,259 | #453 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 504 | 736 |
| Girls / boys | 261 / 243 | 366 / 370 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 37 | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +79% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.0 | 61.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 25.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Albion Park 2527 | Albion Park 2527 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.calderwoodcs.nsw.edu.au | www.sjchsdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 60.3).
- •Calderwood Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.9).
- •St Joseph's Catholic High School is the larger school with 736 students compared with 504.
- •Calderwood Christian School has grown faster over five years (79% vs 8%).
- •Calderwood Christian School is a independent school while St Joseph's Catholic High 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 Calderwood Christian School better than St Joseph's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic High School ranks higher (62.5 vs 60.3 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 Joseph's Catholic High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Albion Park and Albion Park 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 Joseph's Catholic High School has 11.9.
How do Calderwood Christian School and St Joseph's Catholic High School rank in NSW?
Calderwood Christian School is 142nd of 314 and St Joseph's Catholic High School is 182nd of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.