Chevalier College vs St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chevalier College
Burradoo · Independent high school · 7-12
951 students · ICSEA 1081
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Bowral · Catholic primary · K-6
219 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | Chevalier College Burradoo NSW | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Bowral NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 539 | #399 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #290 of 1,472 | #1235 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 951 | 219 |
| Girls / boys | 484 / 467 | 110 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 208 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 135 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.4 | 13.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Burradoo 2576 | Bowral 2576 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Wingecarribee |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.chevalier.nsw.edu.au | www.stabdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chevalier College scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 67.7).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chevalier College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.8).
- •Chevalier College is the larger school with 951 students compared with 219.
- •Chevalier College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -40%).
- •Chevalier College is a independent school while St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School 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 Chevalier College better than St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Chevalier College ranks higher (70.0 vs 67.7 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 Chevalier College and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Burradoo and Bowral in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chevalier College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School has 16.8.
How do Chevalier College and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Chevalier College is 112th of 539 and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is 399th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.