Carroll College vs McCarthy Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 536 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
McCarthy Catholic College
West Tamworth · Catholic high school · 7-12
935 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Carroll College Broulee NSW | McCarthy Catholic College West Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #277 of 539 | #323 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #727 of 1,472 | #889 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 493 | 935 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 244 | 529 / 406 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 107 | 189 |
| Year 12 cohort | 51 | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.4 | 69.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 30.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 13% |
| Suburb | Broulee 2537 | West Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Eurobodalla | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ccb.nsw.edu.au | mccarthy.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Carroll College scores higher on the Success Index (50.7 vs 42.9).
- •McCarthy Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carroll College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.6).
- •McCarthy Catholic College is the larger school with 935 students compared with 493.
- •McCarthy Catholic College has grown faster over five years (16% vs 3%).
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 McCarthy Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Carroll College ranks higher (50.7 vs 42.9 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 McCarthy Catholic College?
About 536 km in a straight line, between Broulee and West Tamworth in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carroll College has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and McCarthy Catholic College has 13.6.
How do Carroll College and McCarthy Catholic College rank in NSW?
Carroll College is 277th of 539 and McCarthy Catholic College is 323rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.