Good Samaritan Catholic College vs St Brigid's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 106 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Samaritan Catholic College
Hinchinbrook · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,297 students · ICSEA 1006
St Brigid's Catholic College
Lake Munmorah · Catholic high school · 7-12
651 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook NSW | St Brigid's Catholic College Lake Munmorah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #307 of 539 | #199 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #836 of 1,472 | #496 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,297 | 651 |
| Girls / boys | 648 / 649 | 323 / 328 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 240 | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | 183 | 68 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +55% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 103.0 | 58.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 9% |
| Suburb | Hinchinbrook 2168 | Lake Munmorah 2259 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodsamaritan.nsw.edu.au/ | www.sbccdbb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (60.8 vs 45.5).
- •St Brigid's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.6).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College is the larger school with 1,297 students compared with 651.
- •St Brigid's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (55% vs -2%).
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 Good Samaritan Catholic College better than St Brigid's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's Catholic College ranks higher (60.8 vs 45.5 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 Good Samaritan Catholic College and St Brigid's Catholic College?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Hinchinbrook and Lake Munmorah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Samaritan Catholic College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's Catholic College has 11.2.
How do Good Samaritan Catholic College and St Brigid's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Good Samaritan Catholic College is 307th of 539 and St Brigid's Catholic College is 199th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.