Dorchester School vs St Patrick's College Campbelltown
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.
Dorchester School
Campbelltown · Government special · U
19 students · ICSEA 871
St Patrick's College Campbelltown
Campbelltown · Independent high school · 7-12
698 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Dorchester School Campbelltown NSW | St Patrick's College Campbelltown Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #207 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #518 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 19 | 698 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 10 | 698 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 110 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 871 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 52.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 38.8 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 6% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dorchester-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.saintpatricks.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's College Campbelltown has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 871), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's College Campbelltown is the larger school with 698 students compared with 19.
- •Dorchester School is a government school while St Patrick's College Campbelltown is an independent 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 Dorchester School better than St Patrick's College Campbelltown?
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 Dorchester School and St Patrick's College Campbelltown?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Dorchester School and St Patrick's College Campbelltown rank in NSW?
Dorchester School is unranked and St Patrick's College Campbelltown is 207th of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.