Delany College vs Newman Senior Technical College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 320 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Delany College
Granville · Catholic high school · 7-12
348 students · ICSEA 996
Newman Senior Technical College
Port Macquarie · Catholic high school · 11-12
327 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Delany College Granville NSW | Newman Senior Technical College Port Macquarie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #270 of 539 | #263 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #708 of 1,472 | #689 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 348 | 327 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 200 | 142 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 50 | 145 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.5 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 28.0 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 12% |
| Suburb | Granville 2142 | Port Macquarie 2444 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.delanygranville.catholic.edu.au | www.newman.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (51.4 vs 52.2).
- •Newman Senior Technical College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.4).
- •Delany College is the larger school with 348 students compared with 327.
- •Delany College has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -14%).
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 Delany College better than Newman Senior Technical College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Delany College and Newman Senior Technical College?
About 320 km in a straight line, between Granville and Port Macquarie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Delany College has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newman Senior Technical College has 9.4.
How do Delany College and Newman Senior Technical College rank in NSW?
Delany College is 270th of 539 and Newman Senior Technical College is 263rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.