Kildare Catholic College vs South Wagga Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 474 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kildare Catholic College
Wagga Wagga · Catholic high school · 7-12
972 students · ICSEA 1028
South Wagga Public School
Wagga Wagga · Government primary · K-6
266 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Kildare Catholic College Wagga Wagga NSW | South Wagga Public School Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #262 of 539 | #859 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #688 of 1,472 | #2610 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 972 | 266 |
| Girls / boys | 512 / 460 | 122 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 204 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 120 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.8 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 8% |
| Suburb | Wagga Wagga 2650 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kccww.catholic.edu.au | sthwagga-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kildare Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (52.2 vs 51.2).
- •Kildare Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kildare Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.1).
- •Kildare Catholic College is the larger school with 972 students compared with 266.
- •Kildare Catholic College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -12%).
- •Kildare Catholic College is a catholic school while South Wagga Public School is a government 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 Kildare Catholic College better than South Wagga Public School?
On the Success Index, Kildare Catholic College ranks higher (52.2 vs 51.2 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 Kildare Catholic College and South Wagga Public School?
About 474 m in a straight line, between Wagga Wagga and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kildare Catholic College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Wagga Public School has 17.1.
How do Kildare Catholic College and South Wagga Public School rank in NSW?
Kildare Catholic College is 262nd of 539 and South Wagga Public School is 859th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.