John Therry Catholic College vs Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 92 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
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School
Rosemeadow · Catholic primary · K-6
202 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | John Therry Catholic College Rosemeadow NSW | Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School Rosemeadow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #271 of 539 | #613 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #712 of 1,472 | #1871 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,057 | 202 |
| Girls / boys | 508 / 549 | 105 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 201 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 123 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.7 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 2% |
| Suburb | Rosemeadow 2560 | Rosemeadow 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jtccdow.catholic.edu.au | www.olhcdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 51.3).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Therry Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.0).
- •John Therry Catholic College is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 202.
- •John Therry Catholic College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -12%).
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 Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 51.3 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 John Therry Catholic College and Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School?
About 92 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 Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School has 14.0.
How do John Therry Catholic College and Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
John Therry Catholic College is 271st of 539 and Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School is 613th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.