Carenne School vs St Stanislaus' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 576 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carenne School
Bathurst · Government special · U
97 students · ICSEA 908
St Stanislaus' College
Bathurst · Independent high school · 7-12
713 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Carenne School Bathurst NSW | St Stanislaus' College Bathurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #185 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #464 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 97 | 713 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 71 | 0 / 713 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 92 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 3.9 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 58.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 31.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bathurst 2795 | Bathurst 2795 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Bathurst |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | carenne-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stannies.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Stanislaus' College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carenne School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 12.2).
- •St Stanislaus' College is the larger school with 713 students compared with 97.
- •St Stanislaus' College has grown faster over five years (33% vs -16%).
- •Carenne School is a government school while St Stanislaus' College 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 Carenne School better than St Stanislaus' College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carenne School and St Stanislaus' College?
About 576 m in a straight line, between Bathurst and Bathurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carenne School has 3.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Stanislaus' College has 12.2.
How do Carenne School and St Stanislaus' College rank in NSW?
Carenne School is unranked and St Stanislaus' College is 185th of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.