Gralee School vs St Francis De Sales Regional College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 511 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gralee School
Leeton · Government special · U
28 students · ICSEA 874
St Francis De Sales Regional College
Leeton · Catholic high school · 7-12
666 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Gralee School Leeton NSW | St Francis De Sales Regional College Leeton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #273 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #717 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 28 | 666 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 19 | 346 / 320 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 98 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 874 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 3.9 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 52.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 29.4 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 6% |
| Suburb | Leeton 2705 | Leeton 2705 |
| Council area | Leeton | Leeton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | gralee-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sfcww.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis De Sales Regional College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 874), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gralee School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 12.6).
- •St Francis De Sales Regional College is the larger school with 666 students compared with 28.
- •Gralee School is a government school while St Francis De Sales Regional 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 Gralee School better than St Francis De Sales Regional 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 Gralee School and St Francis De Sales Regional College?
About 511 m in a straight line, between Leeton and Leeton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gralee School has 3.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis De Sales Regional College has 12.6.
How do Gralee School and St Francis De Sales Regional College rank in NSW?
Gralee School is unranked and St Francis De Sales Regional College is 273rd of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.