Caringbah Public School vs Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer
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.
Caringbah Public School
Caringbah · Government primary · K-6
394 students · ICSEA 1088
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer
Cronulla · Catholic high school · 7-12
421 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Caringbah Public School Caringbah NSW | Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer Cronulla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 1,619 | #44 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #533 of 4,908 | #115 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 394 | 421 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 206 | 421 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 106 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.1 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Caringbah 2229 | Cronulla 2230 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | caringbah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | olmcburraneer.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer scores higher on the Success Index (76.9 vs 75.0).
- •Caringbah Public School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.1).
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer is the larger school with 421 students compared with 394.
- •Caringbah Public School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 13%).
- •Caringbah Public School is a government school while Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer 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 Caringbah Public School better than Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer ranks higher (76.9 vs 75.0 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 Caringbah Public School and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Caringbah and Cronulla in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caringbah Public School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer has 11.7.
How do Caringbah Public School and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer rank in NSW?
Caringbah Public School is 137th of 1,619 and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer is 44th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.