Keira High School vs St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Keira High School
Fairy Meadow · Government high school · 7-12
723 students · ICSEA 984
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Gwynneville · Catholic primary · K-6
175 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Keira High School Fairy Meadow NSW | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Gwynneville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #319 of 539 | #460 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #878 of 1,472 | #1379 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 723 | 175 |
| Girls / boys | 342 / 381 | 83 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 127 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 113 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.5 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Fairy Meadow 2519 | Gwynneville 2500 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | keira-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sbgdow.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 43.3).
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Keira High School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.1).
- •Keira High School is the larger school with 723 students compared with 175.
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -19%).
- •Keira High School is a government school while St Brigid's Catholic 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 Keira High School better than St Brigid's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (66.0 vs 43.3 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 Keira High School and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fairy Meadow and Gwynneville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Keira High School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has 15.1.
How do Keira High School and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Keira High School is 319th of 539 and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is 460th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.