Edmund Rice College vs St Therese Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edmund Rice College
West Wollongong · Independent high school · 7-12
1,054 students · ICSEA 1083
St Therese Catholic Primary School
Mangerton · Catholic primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Edmund Rice College West Wollongong NSW | St Therese Catholic Primary School Mangerton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #132 of 539 | #298 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #326 of 1,472 | #983 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,054 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,054 | 192 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | – | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 176 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.2 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | West Wollongong 2500 | Mangerton 2500 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.edmundricecollege.nsw.edu.au/ | www.stwwdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.4 vs 68.1).
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Edmund Rice College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.7).
- •Edmund Rice College is the larger school with 1,054 students compared with 368.
- •Edmund Rice College is a independent school while St Therese 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 Edmund Rice College better than St Therese Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Therese Catholic Primary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 68.1 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 Edmund Rice College and St Therese Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between West Wollongong and Mangerton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edmund Rice College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Therese Catholic Primary School has 16.7.
How do Edmund Rice College and St Therese Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Edmund Rice College is 132nd of 539 and St Therese Catholic Primary School is 298th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.