Cronulla South Public School vs Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cronulla South Public School
Cronulla · Government primary · K-6
261 students · ICSEA 1093
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer
Cronulla · Catholic high school · 7-12
421 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Cronulla South Public School Cronulla NSW | Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer Cronulla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #326 of 1,619 | #44 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1073 of 4,908 | #115 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 261 | 421 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 138 | 421 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 106 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cronulla 2230 | Cronulla 2230 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cronullas-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 69.3).
- •Cronulla South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.2).
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer is the larger school with 421 students compared with 261.
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer has grown faster over five years (13% vs 0%).
- •Cronulla South 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 South 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 69.3 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 South Public School and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Cronulla and Cronulla in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cronulla South Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer has 11.7.
How do Cronulla South Public School and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer rank in NSW?
Cronulla South Public School is 326th 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.