Holy Spirit College vs Woonona East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit College
Bellambi · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,249 students · ICSEA 1069
Woonona East Public School
Woonona · Government primary · K-6
200 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Holy Spirit College Bellambi NSW | Woonona East Public School Woonona NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 539 | #623 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #333 of 1,472 | #1897 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,249 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 597 / 652 | 102 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 228 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 171 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 96.0 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.8 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 16% |
| Suburb | Bellambi 2518 | Woonona 2517 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hscdow.catholic.edu.au | woononaest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit College scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 60.4).
- •Holy Spirit College has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Spirit College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.1).
- •Holy Spirit College is the larger school with 1,249 students compared with 200.
- •Woonona East Public School has grown faster over five years (5% vs 0%).
- •Holy Spirit College is a catholic school while Woonona East Public School is a government 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 Holy Spirit College better than Woonona East Public School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit College ranks higher (67.8 vs 60.4 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 Holy Spirit College and Woonona East Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bellambi and Woonona in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woonona East Public School has 17.1.
How do Holy Spirit College and Woonona East Public School rank in NSW?
Holy Spirit College is 136th of 539 and Woonona East Public School is 623rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.