Gwandalan Public School vs St Brigid's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gwandalan Public School
Gwandalan · Government primary · K-6
351 students · ICSEA 953
St Brigid's Catholic College
Lake Munmorah · Catholic high school · 7-12
651 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Gwandalan Public School Gwandalan NSW | St Brigid's Catholic College Lake Munmorah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1453 of 1,619 | #199 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4438 of 4,908 | #496 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 351 | 651 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 157 | 323 / 328 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 68 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +55% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 953 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 58.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 9% |
| Suburb | Gwandalan 2259 | Lake Munmorah 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gwandalan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sbccdbb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (60.8 vs 25.9).
- •St Brigid's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 953), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brigid's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 17.6).
- •St Brigid's Catholic College is the larger school with 651 students compared with 351.
- •St Brigid's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (55% vs -14%).
- •Gwandalan Public School is a government school while St Brigid'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 Gwandalan Public School better than St Brigid's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's Catholic College ranks higher (60.8 vs 25.9 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 Gwandalan Public School and St Brigid's Catholic College?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Gwandalan and Lake Munmorah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gwandalan Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's Catholic College has 11.2.
How do Gwandalan Public School and St Brigid's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Gwandalan Public School is 1453rd of 1,619 and St Brigid's Catholic College is 199th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.