Calderwood Christian School vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 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 Paul's Catholic Primary School
Albion Park · Catholic primary · K-6
399 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Calderwood Christian School Albion Park NSW | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Albion Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 314 | #768 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #455 of 1,259 | #2345 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 504 | 399 |
| Girls / boys | 261 / 243 | 201 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 37 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +79% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.0 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Albion Park 2527 | Albion Park 2527 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.calderwoodcs.nsw.edu.au | www.spapdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Calderwood Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (60.3 vs 54.8).
- •Calderwood Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Calderwood Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.8).
- •Calderwood Christian School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 399.
- •Calderwood Christian School has grown faster over five years (79% vs 16%).
- •Calderwood Christian School is a independent school while St Paul's 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 Calderwood Christian School better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Calderwood Christian School ranks higher (60.3 vs 54.8 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 Paul's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.9 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 Paul's Catholic Primary School has 16.8.
How do Calderwood Christian School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Calderwood Christian School is 142nd of 314 and St Paul's Catholic Primary School is 768th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.