Hunter Christian School vs St Dominic's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 800 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hunter Christian School
Mayfield · Independent combined · K-12
337 students · ICSEA 1061
St Dominic's Catholic College
Mayfield · Catholic special · U
43 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Hunter Christian School Mayfield NSW | St Dominic's Catholic College Mayfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #504 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | U |
| Students | 337 | 43 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 165 | 10 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 40 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 23 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 2.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 16.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 16% |
| Suburb | Mayfield 2304 | Mayfield 2304 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hunterchristian.nsw.edu.au | mayfieldsd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hunter Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Dominic's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (2.6 vs 12.4).
- •Hunter Christian School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 43.
- •St Dominic's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (26% vs -4%).
- •Hunter Christian School is a independent school while St Dominic'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 Hunter Christian School better than St Dominic's Catholic College?
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 Hunter Christian School and St Dominic's Catholic College?
About 800 m in a straight line, between Mayfield and Mayfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hunter Christian School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Dominic's Catholic College has 2.6.
How do Hunter Christian School and St Dominic's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Hunter Christian School is 160th of 314 and St Dominic's Catholic College is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.