John Edmondson High School vs St Francis Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Edmondson High School
Horningsea Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,084 students · ICSEA 982
St Francis Catholic College
Edmondson Park · Catholic combined · K-12
1,559 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | John Edmondson High School Horningsea Park NSW | St Francis Catholic College Edmondson Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #365 of 539 | #121 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1025 of 1,472 | #387 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,084 | 1,559 |
| Girls / boys | 514 / 570 | 840 / 719 |
| Foundation intake | – | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | 182 | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | 134 | 113 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +80% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.1 | 103.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 26.9 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Horningsea Park 2171 | Edmondson Park 2174 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jedmondson-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sfccdow.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (64.2 vs 36.9).
- •St Francis Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Edmondson High School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.0).
- •St Francis Catholic College is the larger school with 1,559 students compared with 1,084.
- •St Francis Catholic College has grown faster over five years (80% vs -7%).
- •John Edmondson High School is a government school while St Francis 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 John Edmondson High School better than St Francis Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Francis Catholic College ranks higher (64.2 vs 36.9 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 John Edmondson High School and St Francis Catholic College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Horningsea Park and Edmondson Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Edmondson High School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Catholic College has 15.0.
How do John Edmondson High School and St Francis Catholic College rank in NSW?
John Edmondson High School is 365th of 539 and St Francis Catholic College is 121st of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.