Canterbury Girls High School vs St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury Girls High School
Canterbury · Government high school · 7-12
722 students · ICSEA 1059
St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School
Dulwich Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
118 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Canterbury Girls High School Canterbury NSW | St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School Dulwich Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #209 of 539 | #258 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #523 of 1,472 | #866 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 722 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 720 / 2 | 54 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | – | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | 114 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 114 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.5 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Canterbury 2193 | Dulwich Hill 2203 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | canterburg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stpcdulwichhill.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.6 vs 59.7).
- •St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.5).
- •Canterbury Girls High School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 118.
- •Canterbury Girls High School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -44%).
- •Canterbury Girls High School is a government school while St Paul of the Cross 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 Canterbury Girls High School better than St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.6 vs 59.7 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 Canterbury Girls High School and St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Dulwich Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canterbury Girls High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School has 10.4.
How do Canterbury Girls High School and St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Canterbury Girls High School is 209th of 539 and St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School is 258th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.