James Fallon High School vs Xavier Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 615 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
James Fallon High School
North Albury · Government high school · 7-12
671 students · ICSEA 905
Xavier Catholic College
North Albury · Catholic high school · 7-12
932 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | James Fallon High School North Albury NSW | Xavier Catholic College North Albury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #419 of 539 | #197 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1156 of 1,472 | #493 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 671 | 932 |
| Girls / boys | 346 / 325 | 465 / 467 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | 199 |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | 103 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.3 | 76.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 33.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 3% |
| Suburb | North Albury 2640 | North Albury 2640 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | jamesfallo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.xhsww.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Xavier Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 31.0).
- •Xavier Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •James Fallon High School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.2).
- •Xavier Catholic College is the larger school with 932 students compared with 671.
- •Xavier Catholic College has grown faster over five years (18% vs -5%).
- •James Fallon High School is a government school while Xavier 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 James Fallon High School better than Xavier Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Xavier Catholic College ranks higher (61.1 vs 31.0 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 Fallon High School and Xavier Catholic College?
About 615 m in a straight line, between North Albury and North Albury in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
James Fallon High School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Xavier Catholic College has 12.2.
How do James Fallon High School and Xavier Catholic College rank in NSW?
James Fallon High School is 419th of 539 and Xavier Catholic College is 197th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.