De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah vs Laguna Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 884 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah
Caringbah · Catholic high school · 7-12
536 students · ICSEA 1078
Laguna Street Public School
Caringbah · Government primary · K-6
440 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah Caringbah NSW | Laguna Street Public School Caringbah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 539 | #535 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #80 of 1,472 | #1634 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 536 | 440 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 536 | 211 / 229 |
| Foundation intake | – | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 26 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.5 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Caringbah 2229 | Caringbah 2229 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dlscaringbah.syd.catholic.edu.au | lagunastr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 63.1).
- •Laguna Street Public School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 19.0).
- •De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah is the larger school with 536 students compared with 440.
- •De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah has grown faster over five years (18% vs -3%).
- •De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah is a catholic school while Laguna Street Public School is a government 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 De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah better than Laguna Street Public School?
On the Success Index, De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah ranks higher (79.3 vs 63.1 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 De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah and Laguna Street Public School?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Caringbah and Caringbah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Laguna Street Public School has 19.0.
How do De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah and Laguna Street Public School rank in NSW?
De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah is 25th of 539 and Laguna Street Public School is 535th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.