McAuley Catholic College vs St Anne's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 113 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
St Anne's Catholic College
Temora · Catholic combined · K-12
288 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | McAuley Catholic College Tumut NSW | St Anne's Catholic College Temora NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #240 of 314 | #224 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #818 of 1,259 | #719 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 473 | 288 |
| Girls / boys | 237 / 236 | 164 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | 27 |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | 3 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +40% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.0 | 26.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Tumut 2720 | Temora 2666 |
| Council area | Snowy Valleys | Temora |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mcauleytumut.nsw.edu.au | www.stannestemora.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (47.1 vs 42.3).
- •St Anne's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anne's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.4).
- •McAuley Catholic College is the larger school with 473 students compared with 288.
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 St Anne's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Anne's Catholic College ranks higher (47.1 vs 42.3 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 St Anne's Catholic College?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Tumut and Temora 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 St Anne's Catholic College has 10.8.
How do McAuley Catholic College and St Anne's Catholic College rank in NSW?
McAuley Catholic College is 240th of 314 and St Anne's Catholic College is 224th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.