Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design vs St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 939 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design
Dulwich Hill · Government high school · 7-12
804 students · ICSEA 1092
St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School
Dulwich Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
118 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design Dulwich Hill NSW | St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School Dulwich Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 539 | #258 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #247 of 1,472 | #866 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 804 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 443 / 361 | 54 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | – | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.4 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dulwich Hill 2203 | Dulwich Hill 2203 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dulwich-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stpcdulwichhill.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.6 vs 71.6).
- •St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.1).
- •Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design is the larger school with 804 students compared with 118.
- •Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -44%).
- •Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design is a government school while St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School 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 Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design better than St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School?
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 Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design and St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 939 m in a straight line, between Dulwich Hill and Dulwich Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School has 10.4.
How do Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design and St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design is 90th of 539 and St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School is 258th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.