Heathcote High School vs St John Bosco College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heathcote High School
Heathcote · Government high school · 7-12
633 students · ICSEA 1028
St John Bosco College
Engadine · Catholic high school · 7-12
986 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Heathcote High School Heathcote NSW | St John Bosco College Engadine NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #189 of 539 | #84 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #475 of 1,472 | #232 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 633 | 986 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 331 | 494 / 492 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 99 | 203 |
| Year 12 cohort | 87 | 113 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.5 | 71.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 15.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Heathcote 2233 | Engadine 2233 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | heathcote-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | sjbcengadine.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John Bosco College scores higher on the Success Index (72.2 vs 61.6).
- •St John Bosco College has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heathcote High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.9).
- •St John Bosco College is the larger school with 986 students compared with 633.
- •St John Bosco College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -11%).
- •Heathcote High School is a government school while St John Bosco 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 Heathcote High School better than St John Bosco College?
On the Success Index, St John Bosco College ranks higher (72.2 vs 61.6 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 Heathcote High School and St John Bosco College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Heathcote and Engadine in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heathcote High School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Bosco College has 13.9.
How do Heathcote High School and St John Bosco College rank in NSW?
Heathcote High School is 189th of 539 and St John Bosco College is 84th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.