Holy Trinity School vs McAuley Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 672 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
McAuley Catholic College
Tumut · Catholic combined · K-12
473 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Holy Trinity School Inverell NSW | McAuley Catholic College Tumut NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #249 of 314 | #240 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #878 of 1,259 | #818 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-12 |
| Students | 577 | 473 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 296 | 237 / 236 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | 72 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 27 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.3 | 38.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 6% |
| Suburb | Inverell 2360 | Tumut 2720 |
| Council area | Inverell | Snowy Valleys |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | holytrinity.nsw.edu.au/ | www.mcauleytumut.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •McAuley Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (42.3 vs 39.1).
- •Holy Trinity School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •McAuley Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.3).
- •Holy Trinity School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 473.
- •McAuley Catholic College has grown faster over five years (40% vs 7%).
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 McAuley Catholic College?
On the Success Index, McAuley Catholic College ranks higher (42.3 vs 39.1 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 McAuley Catholic College?
About 672 km in a straight line, between Inverell and Tumut 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 McAuley Catholic College has 12.4.
How do Holy Trinity School and McAuley Catholic College rank in NSW?
Holy Trinity School is 249th of 314 and McAuley Catholic College is 240th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.