Casino High School vs St Mary's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casino High School
Casino · Government high school · 7-12
567 students · ICSEA 866
St Mary's Catholic College
Casino · Catholic high school · 7-12
425 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Casino High School Casino NSW | St Mary's Catholic College Casino NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #517 of 539 | #306 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1406 of 1,472 | #831 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 567 | 425 |
| Girls / boys | 273 / 294 | 222 / 203 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 96 | 85 |
| Year 12 cohort | 50 | 50 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 866 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.2 | 40.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 17.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 7% |
| Suburb | Casino 2470 | Casino 2470 |
| Council area | Richmond Valley | Richmond Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | casino-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.cashlism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (45.7 vs 20.4).
- •St Mary's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 866), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casino High School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.5).
- •Casino High School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 425.
- •Casino High School is a government school while St Mary's Catholic College 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 High School better than St Mary's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Catholic College ranks higher (45.7 vs 20.4 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 Casino High School and St Mary's Catholic College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Casino and Casino in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casino High School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Catholic College has 10.5.
How do Casino High School and St Mary's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Casino High School is 517th of 539 and St Mary's Catholic College is 306th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.