Craig Davis College vs St Pius X Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Craig Davis College
Cordeaux Heights · Independent special · 9-12
45 students · ICSEA 825
St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Unanderra · Catholic primary · K-6
371 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Craig Davis College Cordeaux Heights NSW | St Pius X Catholic Primary School Unanderra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #483 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1474 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 9-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 45 | 371 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 16 | 188 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | – | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +80% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 825 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 5.9 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cordeaux Heights 2526 | Unanderra 2526 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | youthoffthestreets.com.au/programs/craig-davis-college/ | www.spxudow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Pius X Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 825), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Craig Davis College has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 17.3).
- •St Pius X Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 45.
- •Craig Davis College has grown faster over five years (80% vs 32%).
- •Craig Davis College is a independent school while St Pius X 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 Craig Davis College better than St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Craig Davis College and St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cordeaux Heights and Unanderra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Craig Davis College has 5.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Pius X Catholic Primary School has 17.3.
How do Craig Davis College and St Pius X Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Craig Davis College is unranked and St Pius X Catholic Primary School is 483rd of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.