Catherine McAuley Catholic College vs St Francis De Sales Regional College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 543 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
St Francis De Sales Regional College
Leeton · Catholic high school · 7-12
666 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Catherine McAuley Catholic College Medowie NSW | St Francis De Sales Regional College Leeton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #212 of 539 | #273 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #537 of 1,472 | #717 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 884 | 666 |
| Girls / boys | 436 / 448 | 346 / 320 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 178 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | 98 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.2 | 52.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 29.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Medowie 2318 | Leeton 2705 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Leeton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cmc.vic.edu.au | www.sfcww.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Catherine McAuley Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (59.0 vs 51.2).
- •Catherine McAuley Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Catherine McAuley Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.6).
- •Catherine McAuley Catholic College is the larger school with 884 students compared with 666.
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 St Francis De Sales Regional College?
On the Success Index, Catherine McAuley Catholic College ranks higher (59.0 vs 51.2 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 St Francis De Sales Regional College?
About 543 km in a straight line, between Medowie and Leeton 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 St Francis De Sales Regional College has 12.6.
How do Catherine McAuley Catholic College and St Francis De Sales Regional College rank in NSW?
Catherine McAuley Catholic College is 212th of 539 and St Francis De Sales Regional College is 273rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.