McAuley Catholic Primary School vs St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
McAuley Catholic Primary School
Rose Bay · Catholic primary · K-6
273 students · ICSEA 1168
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Balgowlah · Catholic primary · K-6
232 students · ICSEA 1168
| Measure | McAuley Catholic Primary School Rose Bay NSW | St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School Balgowlah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #88 of 1,619 | #107 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #334 of 4,908 | #394 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 273 | 232 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 131 | 146 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +207% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1168 | 1168 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Rose Bay 2029 | Balgowlah 2093 |
| Council area | Woollahra | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mcauley.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.scbdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.9 vs 77.0).
- •McAuley Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 232.
- •McAuley Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (207% vs -15%).
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 Primary School better than St Cecilia's Catholic Primary 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 Primary School and St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Rose Bay and Balgowlah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
McAuley Catholic Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School has 16.8.
How do McAuley Catholic Primary School and St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
McAuley Catholic Primary School is 88th of 1,619 and St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is 107th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.