Kirrawee High School vs St Patrick's College Sutherland
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kirrawee High School
Kirrawee · Government high school · 7-12
1,185 students · ICSEA 1092
St Patrick's College Sutherland
Sutherland · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,227 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Kirrawee High School Kirrawee NSW | St Patrick's College Sutherland Sutherland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 539 | #129 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #227 of 1,472 | #320 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,185 | 1,227 |
| Girls / boys | 619 / 566 | 623 / 604 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 230 | 201 |
| Year 12 cohort | 147 | 199 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.2 | 89.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 19.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kirrawee 2232 | Sutherland 2232 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kirrawee-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | spcsutherland.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kirrawee High School scores higher on the Success Index (72.4 vs 68.3).
- •St Patrick's College Sutherland has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's College Sutherland has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.2).
- •St Patrick's College Sutherland is the larger school with 1,227 students compared with 1,185.
- •Kirrawee High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -6%).
- •Kirrawee High School is a government school while St Patrick's College Sutherland 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 Kirrawee High School better than St Patrick's College Sutherland?
On the Success Index, Kirrawee High School ranks higher (72.4 vs 68.3 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 Kirrawee High School and St Patrick's College Sutherland?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kirrawee and Sutherland in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kirrawee High School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's College Sutherland has 13.7.
How do Kirrawee High School and St Patrick's College Sutherland rank in NSW?
Kirrawee High School is 82nd of 539 and St Patrick's College Sutherland is 129th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.