McAuley Catholic College vs Tumut High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 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
Tumut High School
Tumut · Government high school · 7-12
384 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | McAuley Catholic College Tumut NSW | Tumut High School Tumut NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #240 of 314 | #497 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #818 of 1,259 | #1357 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 473 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 237 / 236 | 188 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | 67 |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +40% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.0 | 41.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 24% |
| Suburb | Tumut 2720 | Tumut 2720 |
| Council area | Snowy Valleys | Snowy Valleys |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mcauleytumut.nsw.edu.au | tumut-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •McAuley Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (42.3 vs 23.2).
- •McAuley Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tumut High School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.4).
- •McAuley Catholic College is the larger school with 473 students compared with 384.
- •McAuley Catholic College has grown faster over five years (40% vs -28%).
- •McAuley Catholic College is a catholic school while Tumut High 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 Tumut High School?
On the Success Index, McAuley Catholic College ranks higher (42.3 vs 23.2 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 Tumut High School?
About 1.5 km 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 Tumut High School has 9.2.
How do McAuley Catholic College and Tumut High School rank in NSW?
McAuley Catholic College is 240th of 314 and Tumut High School is 497th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.