Lake Munmorah High School vs St Brigid's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 177 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Munmorah High School
Lake Munmorah · Government high school · 7-12
610 students · ICSEA 925
St Brigid's Catholic College
Lake Munmorah · Catholic high school · 7-12
651 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Lake Munmorah High School Lake Munmorah NSW | St Brigid's Catholic College Lake Munmorah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #477 of 539 | #199 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1306 of 1,472 | #496 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 610 | 651 |
| Girls / boys | 305 / 305 | 323 / 328 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 112 | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | 56 | 68 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +55% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.9 | 58.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 9% |
| Suburb | Lake Munmorah 2259 | Lake Munmorah 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lakemunmor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sbccdbb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (60.8 vs 25.1).
- •St Brigid's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lake Munmorah High School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.2).
- •St Brigid's Catholic College is the larger school with 651 students compared with 610.
- •St Brigid's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (55% vs -16%).
- •Lake Munmorah High School is a government school while St Brigid's Catholic College 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 Lake Munmorah High School better than St Brigid's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's Catholic College ranks higher (60.8 vs 25.1 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 Lake Munmorah High School and St Brigid's Catholic College?
About 177 m in a straight line, between Lake Munmorah and Lake Munmorah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lake Munmorah High School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's Catholic College has 11.2.
How do Lake Munmorah High School and St Brigid's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Lake Munmorah High School is 477th of 539 and St Brigid's Catholic College is 199th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.