Katoomba High School vs St Canice's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Katoomba High School
Katoomba · Government high school · 7-12
862 students · ICSEA 1034
St Canice's Primary School
Katoomba · Catholic primary · K-6
67 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Katoomba High School Katoomba NSW | St Canice's Primary School Katoomba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #144 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #354 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 862 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 418 / 444 | 33 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | – | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 114 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.0 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Katoomba 2780 | Katoomba 2780 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | katoomba-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stcaniceskatoomba.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Katoomba High School scores higher on the Success Index (67.1 vs 55.3).
- •Katoomba High School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Canice's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 10.9).
- •Katoomba High School is the larger school with 862 students compared with 67.
- •Katoomba High School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -41%).
- •Katoomba High School is a government school while St Canice's Primary School 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 Katoomba High School better than St Canice's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Katoomba High School ranks higher (67.1 vs 55.3 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 Katoomba High School and St Canice's Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Katoomba and Katoomba in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Katoomba High School has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Canice's Primary School has 5.8.
How do Katoomba High School and St Canice's Primary School rank in NSW?
Katoomba High School is 144th of 539 and St Canice's Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.