Holy Trinity School vs Sacred Heart Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 614 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
Sacred Heart Central School
Cootamundra · Catholic combined · K-10
376 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Holy Trinity School Inverell NSW | Sacred Heart Central School Cootamundra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #249 of 314 | #252 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #878 of 1,259 | #892 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-10 |
| Students | 577 | 376 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 296 | 182 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | 42 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.3 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 12% |
| Suburb | Inverell 2360 | Cootamundra 2590 |
| Council area | Inverell | Cootamundra-Gundagai |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | holytrinity.nsw.edu.au/ | www.shcoota.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (39.1 vs 38.3).
- •Holy Trinity School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Trinity School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 376.
- •Sacred Heart Central School has grown faster over five years (16% 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 Sacred Heart Central School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holy Trinity School and Sacred Heart Central School?
About 614 km in a straight line, between Inverell and Cootamundra 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 Sacred Heart Central School has 13.7.
How do Holy Trinity School and Sacred Heart Central School rank in NSW?
Holy Trinity School is 249th of 314 and Sacred Heart Central School is 252nd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.