Eileen O'Connor Catholic College vs St Luke's Arrunga
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in New South Wales, 37 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eileen O'Connor Catholic College
Lewisham · Catholic special · U
74 students · ICSEA 1052
St Luke's Arrunga
Marsden Park · Catholic special · U
40 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Eileen O'Connor Catholic College Lewisham NSW | St Luke's Arrunga Marsden Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 74 | 40 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 46 | 11 / 29 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 3.2 | 6.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Lewisham 2049 | Marsden Park 2765 |
| Council area | Inner West | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eocc.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.stlukesmarsdenpark.catholic.edu.au/arrunga |
The verdict
- •Eileen O'Connor Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eileen O'Connor Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (3.2 vs 6.5).
- •Eileen O'Connor Catholic College is the larger school with 74 students compared with 40.
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 Eileen O'Connor Catholic College better than St Luke's Arrunga?
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 Eileen O'Connor Catholic College and St Luke's Arrunga?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Lewisham and Marsden Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eileen O'Connor Catholic College has 3.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Luke's Arrunga has 6.5.
How do Eileen O'Connor Catholic College and St Luke's Arrunga rank in NSW?
Eileen O'Connor Catholic College is unranked and St Luke's Arrunga is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.