Holy Trinity School vs Inverell Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Trinity School
Inverell · Catholic combined · K-10
577 students · ICSEA 1003
Inverell Public School
Inverell · Government primary · K-6
498 students · ICSEA 899
| Measure | Holy Trinity School Inverell NSW | Inverell Public School Inverell NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #249 of 314 | #1400 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #878 of 1,259 | #4282 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 577 | 498 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 296 | 248 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 899 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.3 | 35.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 28% |
| Suburb | Inverell 2360 | Inverell 2360 |
| Council area | Inverell | Inverell |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | holytrinity.nsw.edu.au/ | inverell-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity School scores higher on the Success Index (39.1 vs 27.9).
- •Holy Trinity School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 899), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Trinity School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Holy Trinity School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 498.
- •Holy Trinity School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -6%).
- •Holy Trinity School is a catholic school while Inverell 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 Trinity School better than Inverell Public School?
On the Success Index, Holy Trinity School ranks higher (39.1 vs 27.9 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 Holy Trinity School and Inverell Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Inverell and Inverell in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Trinity School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Inverell Public School has 13.9.
How do Holy Trinity School and Inverell Public School rank in NSW?
Holy Trinity School is 249th of 314 and Inverell Public School is 1400th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.