Kandeer School vs Xavier Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 647 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kandeer School
North Albury · Government special · U
18 students · ICSEA 811
Xavier Catholic College
North Albury · Catholic high school · 7-12
932 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Kandeer School North Albury NSW | Xavier Catholic College North Albury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #197 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #493 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 18 | 932 |
| Girls / boys | 4 / 14 | 465 / 467 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 199 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 103 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 811 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 77% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 76.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 33.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 50% | 3% |
| Suburb | North Albury 2640 | North Albury 2640 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kandeer-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.xhsww.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Xavier Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 811), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Xavier Catholic College is the larger school with 932 students compared with 18.
- •Kandeer 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 Kandeer School better than Xavier Catholic College?
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 Kandeer School and Xavier Catholic College?
About 647 m in a straight line, between North Albury and North Albury in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Kandeer School and Xavier Catholic College rank in NSW?
Kandeer School is unranked and Xavier Catholic College is 197th of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.