Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst vs Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst
Bathurst · Catholic primary · K-6
363 students · ICSEA 1036
Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus
Kelso · Government high school · 7-12
813 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst Bathurst NSW | Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus Kelso NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #835 of 1,619 | #423 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2545 of 4,908 | #1165 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 363 | 813 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 162 | 386 / 427 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 70.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 22.1 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 20% |
| Suburb | Bathurst 2795 | Kelso 2795 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Bathurst |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cathedralbathurst.catholic.edu.au | kelso-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst scores higher on the Success Index (52.1 vs 30.5).
- •Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.0).
- •Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus is the larger school with 813 students compared with 363.
- •Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst is a catholic school while Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus is a government 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 Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst better than Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus?
On the Success Index, Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst ranks higher (52.1 vs 30.5 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 Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst and Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Bathurst and Kelso in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus has 11.6.
How do Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst and Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus rank in NSW?
Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst is 835th of 1,619 and Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus is 423rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.