Crookwell High School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crookwell High School
Crookwell · Government high school · 7-12
182 students · ICSEA 940
St Mary's Primary School
Crookwell · Catholic primary · K-6
144 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Crookwell High School Crookwell NSW | St Mary's Primary School Crookwell NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #427 of 539 | #898 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1176 of 1,472 | #2764 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 182 | 144 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 103 | 65 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Crookwell 2583 | Crookwell 2583 |
| Council area | Upper Lachlan | Upper Lachlan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | crookwell-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmarysc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.1 vs 30.2).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Crookwell High School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 11.6).
- •Crookwell High School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 144.
- •St Mary's Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -21%).
- •Crookwell High School is a government school while St Mary's 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 Crookwell High School better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 30.2 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 Crookwell High School and St Mary's Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Crookwell and Crookwell in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crookwell High School has 7.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 11.6.
How do Crookwell High School and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
Crookwell High School is 427th of 539 and St Mary's Primary School is 898th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.