Catherine McAuley Catholic College vs Irrawang High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 9.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Catherine McAuley Catholic College
Medowie · Catholic high school · 7-12
884 students · ICSEA 1019
Irrawang High School
Raymond Terrace · Government high school · 7-12
810 students · ICSEA 916
| Measure | Catherine McAuley Catholic College Medowie NSW | Irrawang High School Raymond Terrace NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #212 of 539 | #485 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #537 of 1,472 | #1324 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 884 | 810 |
| Girls / boys | 436 / 448 | 395 / 415 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 178 | 142 |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 916 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.2 | 78.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 26.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 24% |
| Suburb | Medowie 2318 | Raymond Terrace 2324 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cmc.vic.edu.au | irrawang-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Catherine McAuley Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (59.0 vs 24.5).
- •Catherine McAuley Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Irrawang High School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.5).
- •Catherine McAuley Catholic College is the larger school with 884 students compared with 810.
- •Catherine McAuley Catholic College is a catholic school while Irrawang High School 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 Catherine McAuley Catholic College better than Irrawang High School?
On the Success Index, Catherine McAuley Catholic College ranks higher (59.0 vs 24.5 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 Catherine McAuley Catholic College and Irrawang High School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Medowie and Raymond Terrace in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catherine McAuley Catholic College has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Irrawang High School has 10.4.
How do Catherine McAuley Catholic College and Irrawang High School rank in NSW?
Catherine McAuley Catholic College is 212th of 539 and Irrawang High School is 485th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.