ET Australia Secondary College vs St Joseph's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
ET Australia Secondary College
Gosford · Independent special · 7-12
280 students · ICSEA 976
St Joseph's Catholic College
East Gosford · Catholic high school · 7-12
802 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | ET Australia Secondary College Gosford NSW | St Joseph's Catholic College East Gosford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #65 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #181 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 280 | 802 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 132 | 802 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 63 | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +63% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.6 | 68.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 4% |
| Suburb | Gosford 2250 | East Gosford 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.etaustralia.com/ | www.sjccdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •ET Australia Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic College is the larger school with 802 students compared with 280.
- •ET Australia Secondary College has grown faster over five years (63% vs -3%).
- •ET Australia Secondary College is a independent school while St Joseph's Catholic College 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 ET Australia Secondary College better than St Joseph's Catholic College?
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 ET Australia Secondary College and St Joseph's Catholic College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gosford and East Gosford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
ET Australia Secondary College has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic College has 11.7.
How do ET Australia Secondary College and St Joseph's Catholic College rank in NSW?
ET Australia Secondary College is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic College is 65th of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.