John Therry Catholic College vs St Johns College Dubbo
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 285 km 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
St Johns College Dubbo
Dubbo · Catholic high school · 7-12
941 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | John Therry Catholic College Rosemeadow NSW | St Johns College Dubbo Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #271 of 539 | #287 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #712 of 1,472 | #773 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,057 | 941 |
| Girls / boys | 508 / 549 | 467 / 474 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 201 | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | 123 | 84 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.7 | 75.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 16% |
| Suburb | Rosemeadow 2560 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.jtccdow.catholic.edu.au | www.stjohnsdubbo.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •John Therry Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (51.3 vs 48.5).
- •St Johns College Dubbo has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Johns College Dubbo has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.3).
- •John Therry Catholic College is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 941.
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 St Johns College Dubbo?
On the Success Index, John Therry Catholic College ranks higher (51.3 vs 48.5 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 St Johns College Dubbo?
About 285 km in a straight line, between Rosemeadow and Dubbo 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 St Johns College Dubbo has 12.5.
How do John Therry Catholic College and St Johns College Dubbo rank in NSW?
John Therry Catholic College is 271st of 539 and St Johns College Dubbo is 287th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.