Holroyd High School vs St Paul's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holroyd High School
Greystanes · Government high school · 6-12
547 students · ICSEA 919
St Paul's Catholic College
Greystanes · Catholic high school · 7-12
800 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Holroyd High School Greystanes NSW | St Paul's Catholic College Greystanes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #379 of 539 | #101 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1063 of 1,472 | #268 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 6-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 547 | 800 |
| Girls / boys | 246 / 301 | – / 800 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 88 | 161 |
| Year 12 cohort | 72 | 111 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.6 | 70.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Greystanes 2145 | Greystanes 2145 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | holroyd-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stpaulsgreystanes.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (70.9 vs 34.9).
- •St Paul's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holroyd High School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 11.3).
- •St Paul's Catholic College is the larger school with 800 students compared with 547.
- •Holroyd High School is a government school while St Paul'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 Holroyd High School better than St Paul's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Catholic College ranks higher (70.9 vs 34.9 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 Holroyd High School and St Paul's Catholic College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Greystanes and Greystanes in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holroyd High School has 7.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's Catholic College has 11.3.
How do Holroyd High School and St Paul's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Holroyd High School is 379th of 539 and St Paul's Catholic College is 101st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.