La Salle Academy Lithgow vs St Mary's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 585 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
La Salle Academy Lithgow
Lithgow · Catholic high school · 7-12
230 students · ICSEA 980
St Mary's Catholic College
Casino · Catholic high school · 7-12
425 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | La Salle Academy Lithgow Lithgow NSW | St Mary's Catholic College Casino NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #292 of 539 | #306 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #786 of 1,472 | #831 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 230 | 425 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 105 | 222 / 203 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 43 | 85 |
| Year 12 cohort | 23 | 50 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 40.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 17.2 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 7% |
| Suburb | Lithgow 2790 | Casino 2470 |
| Council area | Lithgow | Richmond Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lasalleacademy.catholic.edu.au/Home | www.cashlism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •La Salle Academy Lithgow scores higher on the Success Index (47.6 vs 45.7).
- •St Mary's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •La Salle Academy Lithgow has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.5).
- •St Mary's Catholic College is the larger school with 425 students compared with 230.
- •La Salle Academy Lithgow has grown faster over five years (0% vs -6%).
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 La Salle Academy Lithgow better than St Mary's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, La Salle Academy Lithgow ranks higher (47.6 vs 45.7 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 La Salle Academy Lithgow and St Mary's Catholic College?
About 585 km in a straight line, between Lithgow and Casino in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
La Salle Academy Lithgow has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Catholic College has 10.5.
How do La Salle Academy Lithgow and St Mary's Catholic College rank in NSW?
La Salle Academy Lithgow is 292nd of 539 and St Mary's Catholic College is 306th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.