Domremy Catholic College vs St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Domremy Catholic College
Five Dock · Catholic high school · 7-12
858 students · ICSEA 1091
St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School
Haberfield · Catholic primary · K-6
110 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Domremy Catholic College Five Dock NSW | St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School Haberfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 539 | #359 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #164 of 1,472 | #1148 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 858 | 110 |
| Girls / boys | 858 / 0 | 59 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 91 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | -47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.0 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Five Dock 2046 | Haberfield 2045 |
| Council area | Canada Bay | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.domremy.catholic.edu.au/ | stjahaberfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Domremy Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (75.2 vs 68.6).
- •Domremy Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.1).
- •Domremy Catholic College is the larger school with 858 students compared with 110.
- •Domremy Catholic College has grown faster over five years (42% vs -47%).
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 Domremy Catholic College better than St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Domremy Catholic College ranks higher (75.2 vs 68.6 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 Domremy Catholic College and St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Five Dock and Haberfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Domremy Catholic College has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School has 11.1.
How do Domremy Catholic College and St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Domremy Catholic College is 58th of 539 and St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School is 359th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.