De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah vs Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 70 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
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Caringbah · Catholic primary · K-6
599 students · ICSEA 1110
| Measure | De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah Caringbah NSW | Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Caringbah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 539 | #264 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #80 of 1,472 | #885 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 536 | 599 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 536 | 313 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | – | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 26 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1110 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.5 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Caringbah 2229 | Caringbah 2229 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dlscaringbah.syd.catholic.edu.au | olfcaringbah.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 71.4).
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1110 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 17.9).
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 536.
- •De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah has grown faster over five years (18% vs 4%).
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 Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah ranks higher (79.3 vs 71.4 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 Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School?
About 70 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 Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School has 17.9.
How do De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah is 25th of 539 and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School is 264th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.