Corrimal High School vs Holy Spirit College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corrimal High School
Corrimal · Government high school · 7-12
569 students · ICSEA 940
Holy Spirit College
Bellambi · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,249 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Corrimal High School Corrimal NSW | Holy Spirit College Bellambi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #295 of 539 | #136 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #794 of 1,472 | #333 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 569 | 1,249 |
| Girls / boys | 290 / 279 | 597 / 652 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 116 | 228 |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | 171 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +61% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.1 | 96.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 32.8 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 2% |
| Suburb | Corrimal 2518 | Bellambi 2518 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | corrimal-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.hscdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit College scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 47.1).
- •Holy Spirit College has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Corrimal High School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.0).
- •Holy Spirit College is the larger school with 1,249 students compared with 569.
- •Corrimal High School has grown faster over five years (61% vs 0%).
- •Corrimal High School is a government school while Holy Spirit College 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 Corrimal High School better than Holy Spirit College?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit College ranks higher (67.8 vs 47.1 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 Corrimal High School and Holy Spirit College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Corrimal and Bellambi in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corrimal High School has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit College has 13.0.
How do Corrimal High School and Holy Spirit College rank in NSW?
Corrimal High School is 295th of 539 and Holy Spirit College is 136th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.