Covenant Christian School vs St Catherine's School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 22 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Covenant Christian School
Belrose · Independent combined · K-12
884 students · ICSEA 1155
St Catherine's School
Waverley · Independent combined · K-12
1,122 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Covenant Christian School Belrose NSW | St Catherine's School Waverley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 314 | #56 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #218 of 1,259 | #158 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 884 | 1,122 |
| Girls / boys | 426 / 458 | 1,122 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 98 | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.6 | 108.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 89.2 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Belrose 2085 | Waverley 2024 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.covenant.nsw.edu.au | www.stcatherines.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's School scores higher on the Success Index (76.9 vs 72.2).
- •St Catherine's School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1155), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Catherine's School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.0).
- •St Catherine's School is the larger school with 1,122 students compared with 884.
- •St Catherine's School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -3%).
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 Covenant Christian School better than St Catherine's School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine's School ranks higher (76.9 vs 72.2 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 Covenant Christian School and St Catherine's School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Belrose and Waverley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Covenant Christian School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine's School has 10.3.
How do Covenant Christian School and St Catherine's School rank in NSW?
Covenant Christian School is 78th of 314 and St Catherine's School is 56th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.