Callaghan College Waratah Campus vs St Philip's Christian College - Waratah
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 567 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Callaghan College Waratah Campus
Waratah · Government high school · 7-10
848 students · ICSEA 957
St Philip's Christian College - Waratah
Waratah · Independent combined · K-12
1,466 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Callaghan College Waratah Campus Waratah NSW | St Philip's Christian College - Waratah Waratah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #320 of 539 | #65 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #880 of 1,472 | #190 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-12 |
| Students | 848 | 1,466 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 472 | 725 / 741 |
| Foundation intake | – | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | 224 | 161 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 127 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.1 | 113.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 50.3 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 2% |
| Suburb | Waratah 2298 | Waratah 2298 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | waratah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.spcc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Philip's Christian College - Waratah scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 43.2).
- •St Philip's Christian College - Waratah has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Callaghan College Waratah Campus has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.9).
- •St Philip's Christian College - Waratah is the larger school with 1,466 students compared with 848.
- •St Philip's Christian College - Waratah has grown faster over five years (7% vs 0%).
- •Callaghan College Waratah Campus is a government school while St Philip's Christian College - Waratah 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 Callaghan College Waratah Campus better than St Philip's Christian College - Waratah?
On the Success Index, St Philip's Christian College - Waratah ranks higher (74.4 vs 43.2 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 Callaghan College Waratah Campus and St Philip's Christian College - Waratah?
About 567 m in a straight line, between Waratah and Waratah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Callaghan College Waratah Campus has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Philip's Christian College - Waratah has 12.9.
How do Callaghan College Waratah Campus and St Philip's Christian College - Waratah rank in NSW?
Callaghan College Waratah Campus is 320th of 539 and St Philip's Christian College - Waratah is 65th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.