De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah vs Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary)
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 51 km 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
Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary)
Gables · Catholic high school · 7-12
999 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah Caringbah NSW | Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) Gables NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 539 | #30 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #80 of 1,472 | #93 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 536 | 999 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 536 | 529 / 470 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | 186 |
| Year 12 cohort | 26 | 101 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +471% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.5 | 85.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Caringbah 2229 | Gables 2765 |
| Council area | Sutherland | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dlscaringbah.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.santasophiaboxhill.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 78.2).
- •Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) is the larger school with 999 students compared with 536.
- •Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) has grown faster over five years (471% vs 18%).
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 Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary)?
On the Success Index, De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah ranks higher (79.3 vs 78.2 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 De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah and Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary)?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Caringbah and Gables 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 Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) has 11.6.
How do De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah and Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) rank in NSW?
De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah is 25th of 539 and Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) is 30th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.