La Salle Catholic College vs St Euphemia College
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.
La Salle Catholic College
Bankstown · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,057 students · ICSEA 1011
St Euphemia College
Bankstown · Independent combined · K-12
622 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | La Salle Catholic College Bankstown NSW | St Euphemia College Bankstown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #220 of 539 | #221 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #557 of 1,472 | #702 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,057 | 622 |
| Girls / boys | 478 / 579 | 320 / 302 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 185 | 77 |
| Year 12 cohort | 159 | 46 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 95.4 | 52.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | Bankstown 2200 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lasalle.syd.catholic.edu.au/ | www.steuphemia.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •La Salle Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 47.7).
- •St Euphemia College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •La Salle Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.0).
- •La Salle Catholic College is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 622.
- •La Salle Catholic College has grown faster over five years (24% vs 2%).
- •La Salle Catholic College is a catholic school while St Euphemia College is an independent 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 La Salle Catholic College better than St Euphemia College?
On the Success Index, La Salle Catholic College ranks higher (58.1 vs 47.7 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 Catholic College and St Euphemia College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bankstown and Bankstown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
La Salle Catholic College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Euphemia College has 12.0.
How do La Salle Catholic College and St Euphemia College rank in NSW?
La Salle Catholic College is 220th of 539 and St Euphemia College is 221st of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.