Domremy Catholic College vs St Paul's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 16 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 Paul's Catholic College
Manly · Catholic high school · 7-12
468 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Domremy Catholic College Five Dock NSW | St Paul's Catholic College Manly NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 539 | #14 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #164 of 1,472 | #45 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 858 | 468 |
| Girls / boys | 858 / 0 | 85 / 383 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | 143 |
| Year 12 cohort | 91 | 45 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.0 | 42.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Five Dock 2046 | Manly 2095 |
| Council area | Canada Bay | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.domremy.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stpaulsdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (81.9 vs 75.2).
- •St Paul's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.1).
- •Domremy Catholic College is the larger school with 858 students compared with 468.
- •Domremy Catholic College has grown faster over five years (42% vs 17%).
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 Paul's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Catholic College ranks higher (81.9 vs 75.2 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 Domremy Catholic College and St Paul's Catholic College?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Five Dock and Manly 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 Paul's Catholic College has 11.1.
How do Domremy Catholic College and St Paul's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Domremy Catholic College is 58th of 539 and St Paul's Catholic College is 14th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.