Carroll College vs La Salle Academy Lithgow
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 262 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carroll College
Broulee · Catholic high school · 7-12
493 students · ICSEA 987
La Salle Academy Lithgow
Lithgow · Catholic high school · 7-12
230 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Carroll College Broulee NSW | La Salle Academy Lithgow Lithgow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #277 of 539 | #292 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #727 of 1,472 | #786 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 493 | 230 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 244 | 125 / 105 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 107 | 43 |
| Year 12 cohort | 51 | 23 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.4 | 27.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 12% |
| Suburb | Broulee 2537 | Lithgow 2790 |
| Council area | Eurobodalla | Lithgow |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ccb.nsw.edu.au | www.lasalleacademy.catholic.edu.au/Home |
The verdict
- •Carroll College scores higher on the Success Index (50.7 vs 47.6).
- •Carroll College has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •La Salle Academy Lithgow has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 9.6).
- •Carroll College is the larger school with 493 students compared with 230.
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 Carroll College better than La Salle Academy Lithgow?
On the Success Index, Carroll College ranks higher (50.7 vs 47.6 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 Carroll College and La Salle Academy Lithgow?
About 262 km in a straight line, between Broulee and Lithgow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carroll College has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and La Salle Academy Lithgow has 8.5.
How do Carroll College and La Salle Academy Lithgow rank in NSW?
Carroll College is 277th of 539 and La Salle Academy Lithgow is 292nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.