Casino Christian School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 6.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casino Christian School
North Casino · Independent combined · K-12
354 students · ICSEA 979
St Mary's Primary School
Casino · Catholic primary · K-6
606 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Casino Christian School North Casino NSW | St Mary's Primary School Casino NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #241 of 314 | #1068 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #827 of 1,259 | #3343 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 354 | 606 |
| Girls / boys | 183 / 171 | 300 / 306 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | 54 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +52% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 36.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 11% |
| Suburb | North Casino 2470 | Casino 2470 |
| Council area | Richmond Valley | Richmond Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ccs.nsw.edu.au | www.casplism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (41.8 vs 41.2).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casino Christian School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.6).
- •St Mary's Primary School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 354.
- •Casino Christian School has grown faster over five years (52% vs 18%).
- •Casino Christian School is a independent school while St Mary's 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 Casino Christian School better than St Mary's Primary School?
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 Casino Christian School and St Mary's Primary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between North Casino and Casino in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casino Christian School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 16.6.
How do Casino Christian School and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
Casino Christian School is 241st of 314 and St Mary's Primary School is 1068th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.