John Therry Catholic College vs Mary Brooksbank School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 630 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Therry Catholic College
Rosemeadow · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,057 students · ICSEA 1002
Mary Brooksbank School
Rosemeadow · Government special · U
123 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | John Therry Catholic College Rosemeadow NSW | Mary Brooksbank School Rosemeadow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #271 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #712 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,057 | 123 |
| Girls / boys | 508 / 549 | 33 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 201 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 123 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.7 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 24.1 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 11% |
| Suburb | Rosemeadow 2560 | Rosemeadow 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jtccdow.catholic.edu.au | marybrooks-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •John Therry Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary Brooksbank School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 13.3).
- •John Therry Catholic College is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 123.
- •Mary Brooksbank School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 8%).
- •John Therry Catholic College is a catholic school while Mary Brooksbank School is a government 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 Therry Catholic College better than Mary Brooksbank 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 John Therry Catholic College and Mary Brooksbank School?
About 630 m in a straight line, between Rosemeadow and Rosemeadow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Therry Catholic College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mary Brooksbank School has 4.7.
How do John Therry Catholic College and Mary Brooksbank School rank in NSW?
John Therry Catholic College is 271st of 539 and Mary Brooksbank School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.