James Cook Boys High School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 267 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
James Cook Boys High School
Kogarah · Government high school · 7-12
473 students · ICSEA 1022
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Kogarah · Catholic primary · K-6
416 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | James Cook Boys High School Kogarah NSW | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Kogarah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #107 of 539 | #211 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #281 of 1,472 | #753 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 473 | 416 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 473 | 211 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | – | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 66 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +52% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.7 | 24.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kogarah 2217 | Kogarah 2217 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jamescookb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stpatskogarah.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.9 vs 70.3).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •James Cook Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 16.7).
- •James Cook Boys High School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 416.
- •James Cook Boys High School has grown faster over five years (52% vs -1%).
- •James Cook Boys High School is a government school while St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 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 James Cook Boys High School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 70.3 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 James Cook Boys High School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 267 m in a straight line, between Kogarah and Kogarah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
James Cook Boys High School has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has 16.7.
How do James Cook Boys High School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
James Cook Boys High School is 107th of 539 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 211th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.