Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 306 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange
Orange · Catholic primary · K-6
505 students · ICSEA 1020
St Mary's Primary School
Moruya · Catholic primary · K-6
174 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange Orange NSW | St Mary's Primary School Moruya NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #916 of 1,619 | #747 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2832 of 4,908 | #2285 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 505 | 174 |
| Girls / boys | 247 / 258 | 80 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | Moruya 2537 |
| Council area | Orange | Eurobodalla |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mcauleyorange.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stmarysmoruya.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 48.1).
- •St Mary's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.8).
- •Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange is the larger school with 505 students compared with 174.
- •Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -30%).
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 Primary School Orange better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 48.1 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 Primary School Orange and St Mary's Primary School?
About 306 km in a straight line, between Orange and Moruya in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 13.6.
How do Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange is 916th of 1,619 and St Mary's Primary School is 747th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.