Gymea Technology High School vs St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 797 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gymea Technology High School
Gymea · Government high school · 7-12
554 students · ICSEA 1048
St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School
Gymea · Catholic primary · K-6
596 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Gymea Technology High School Gymea NSW | St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School Gymea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 539 | #138 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #511 of 1,472 | #536 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 554 | 596 |
| Girls / boys | 212 / 342 | 298 / 298 |
| Foundation intake | – | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.2 | 35.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Gymea 2227 | Gymea 2227 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gymea-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | sclgymea.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 60.2).
- •St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gymea Technology High School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.6).
- •St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 554.
- •St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -15%).
- •Gymea Technology High School is a government school while St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School 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 Gymea Technology High School better than St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 60.2 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 Gymea Technology High School and St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School?
About 797 m in a straight line, between Gymea and Gymea in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gymea Technology High School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School has 16.6.
How do Gymea Technology High School and St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Gymea Technology High School is 204th of 539 and St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School is 138th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.