Kildare Catholic College vs St John the Evangelist Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 296 km 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
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School
Nowra · Catholic high school · 7-12
935 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Kildare Catholic College Wagga Wagga NSW | St John the Evangelist Catholic High School Nowra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #262 of 539 | #206 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #688 of 1,472 | #517 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 972 | 935 |
| Girls / boys | 512 / 460 | 468 / 467 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 204 | 178 |
| Year 12 cohort | 120 | 109 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.8 | 77.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 29.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 10% |
| Suburb | Wagga Wagga 2650 | Nowra 2541 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kccww.catholic.edu.au | www.sjedow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (59.9 vs 52.2).
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic High School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.5).
- •Kildare Catholic College is the larger school with 972 students compared with 935.
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 St John the Evangelist Catholic High School?
On the Success Index, St John the Evangelist Catholic High School ranks higher (59.9 vs 52.2 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 St John the Evangelist Catholic High School?
About 296 km in a straight line, between Wagga Wagga and Nowra 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 St John the Evangelist Catholic High School has 12.1.
How do Kildare Catholic College and St John the Evangelist Catholic High School rank in NSW?
Kildare Catholic College is 262nd of 539 and St John the Evangelist Catholic High School is 206th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.