Gilroy Catholic College vs St Francis Xavier's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 115 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gilroy Catholic College
Castle Hill · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,307 students · ICSEA 1096
St Francis Xavier's College
Hamilton · Catholic high school · 7-12
959 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Gilroy Catholic College Castle Hill NSW | St Francis Xavier's College Hamilton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #68 of 539 | #9 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #196 of 1,472 | #22 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,307 | 959 |
| Girls / boys | 666 / 641 | 501 / 458 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 239 | 144 |
| Year 12 cohort | 192 | 344 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.0 | 91.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 16.1 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Castle Hill 2154 | Hamilton 2303 |
| Council area | The Hills | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gilroy.catholic.edu.au | hamilton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier's College scores higher on the Success Index (84.6 vs 73.4).
- •St Francis Xavier's College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.2).
- •Gilroy Catholic College is the larger school with 1,307 students compared with 959.
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 Gilroy Catholic College better than St Francis Xavier's College?
On the Success Index, St Francis Xavier's College ranks higher (84.6 vs 73.4 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 Gilroy Catholic College and St Francis Xavier's College?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Castle Hill and Hamilton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gilroy Catholic College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier's College has 10.5.
How do Gilroy Catholic College and St Francis Xavier's College rank in NSW?
Gilroy Catholic College is 68th of 539 and St Francis Xavier's College is 9th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.