McAuley Catholic College vs Sacred Heart Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 76 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
McAuley Catholic College
Tumut · Catholic combined · K-12
473 students · ICSEA 1001
Sacred Heart Central School
Cootamundra · Catholic combined · K-10
376 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | McAuley Catholic College Tumut NSW | Sacred Heart Central School Cootamundra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #240 of 314 | #252 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #818 of 1,259 | #892 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-10 |
| Students | 473 | 376 |
| Girls / boys | 237 / 236 | 182 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | 42 |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +40% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.0 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 12% |
| Suburb | Tumut 2720 | Cootamundra 2590 |
| Council area | Snowy Valleys | Cootamundra-Gundagai |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mcauleytumut.nsw.edu.au | www.shcoota.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •McAuley Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (42.3 vs 38.3).
- •McAuley Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •McAuley Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.7).
- •McAuley Catholic College is the larger school with 473 students compared with 376.
- •McAuley Catholic College has grown faster over five years (40% vs 16%).
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 McAuley Catholic College better than Sacred Heart Central School?
On the Success Index, McAuley Catholic College ranks higher (42.3 vs 38.3 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 McAuley Catholic College and Sacred Heart Central School?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Tumut and Cootamundra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
McAuley Catholic College has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Central School has 13.7.
How do McAuley Catholic College and Sacred Heart Central School rank in NSW?
McAuley Catholic College is 240th of 314 and Sacred Heart Central School is 252nd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.