McAuley Catholic College vs Snowy Valleys School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 641 m 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
Snowy Valleys School
Tumut · Government special · U
30 students · ICSEA 869
| Measure | McAuley Catholic College Tumut NSW | Snowy Valleys School Tumut NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #240 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #818 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | U |
| Students | 473 | 30 |
| Girls / boys | 237 / 236 | 10 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +40% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 869 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 4.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.0 | 7.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 33% |
| Suburb | Tumut 2720 | Tumut 2720 |
| Council area | Snowy Valleys | Snowy Valleys |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mcauleytumut.nsw.edu.au | snowyvalleys-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •McAuley Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 869), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Snowy Valleys School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 12.4).
- •McAuley Catholic College is the larger school with 473 students compared with 30.
- •McAuley Catholic College has grown faster over five years (40% vs 15%).
- •McAuley Catholic College is a catholic school while Snowy Valleys School is a government 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 McAuley Catholic College better than Snowy Valleys School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are McAuley Catholic College and Snowy Valleys School?
About 641 m in a straight line, between Tumut and Tumut 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 Snowy Valleys School has 4.1.
How do McAuley Catholic College and Snowy Valleys School rank in NSW?
McAuley Catholic College is 240th of 314 and Snowy Valleys School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.