Cronulla Public School vs Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer
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.
Cronulla Public School
Cronulla · Government primary · K-6
516 students · ICSEA 1064
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer
Cronulla · Catholic high school · 7-12
421 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Cronulla Public School Cronulla NSW | Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer Cronulla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #586 of 1,619 | #44 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1793 of 4,908 | #115 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 516 | 421 |
| Girls / boys | 256 / 260 | 421 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 106 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cronulla 2230 | Cronulla 2230 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cronulla-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | olmcburraneer.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer scores higher on the Success Index (76.9 vs 61.5).
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 18.3).
- •Cronulla Public School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 421.
- •Cronulla Public School is a government school while Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer 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 Cronulla Public School better than Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer ranks higher (76.9 vs 61.5 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 Cronulla Public School and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cronulla and Cronulla in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cronulla Public School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer has 11.7.
How do Cronulla Public School and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer rank in NSW?
Cronulla Public School is 586th of 1,619 and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer is 44th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.