Currans Hill Public School vs Magdalene Catholic College
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.
Currans Hill Public School
Currans Hill · Government primary · K-6
545 students · ICSEA 981
Magdalene Catholic College
Smeaton Grange · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,137 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Currans Hill Public School Currans Hill NSW | Magdalene Catholic College Smeaton Grange NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1188 of 1,619 | #224 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3701 of 4,908 | #575 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 545 | 1,137 |
| Girls / boys | 246 / 299 | 629 / 508 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 208 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 153 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 79.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 5% |
| Suburb | Currans Hill 2567 | Smeaton Grange 2567 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | curranshil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mccdow.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Magdalene Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 36.0).
- •Magdalene Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Magdalene Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.8).
- •Magdalene Catholic College is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 545.
- •Magdalene Catholic College has grown faster over five years (9% vs 2%).
- •Currans Hill Public School is a government school while Magdalene Catholic College 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 Currans Hill Public School better than Magdalene Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Magdalene Catholic College ranks higher (57.3 vs 36.0 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 Currans Hill Public School and Magdalene Catholic College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Currans Hill and Smeaton Grange in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Currans Hill Public School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Magdalene Catholic College has 14.2.
How do Currans Hill Public School and Magdalene Catholic College rank in NSW?
Currans Hill Public School is 1188th of 1,619 and Magdalene Catholic College is 224th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.