Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus vs Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus
Bathurst · Government high school · 7-12
917 students · ICSEA 963
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso
Kelso · Catholic primary · K-6
463 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus Bathurst NSW | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso Kelso NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #377 of 539 | #850 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1059 of 1,472 | #2588 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 917 | 463 |
| Girls / boys | 433 / 484 | 222 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | – | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | 162 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 112 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 19.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.6 | 23.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 11% |
| Suburb | Bathurst 2795 | Kelso 2795 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Bathurst |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bathurst-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.holyfamilykelso.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso scores higher on the Success Index (51.4 vs 35.1).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 19.7).
- •Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus is the larger school with 917 students compared with 463.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso has grown faster over five years (27% vs -15%).
- •Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus is a government school while Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso 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 Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus better than Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso ranks higher (51.4 vs 35.1 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 Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus and Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Bathurst and Kelso in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso has 19.7.
How do Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus and Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso rank in NSW?
Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus is 377th of 539 and Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso is 850th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.