Monaro High School vs St Patrick's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Monaro High School
Cooma North · Government high school · 7-12
372 students · ICSEA 977
St Patrick's Parish School
Cooma · Catholic combined · K-10
457 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Monaro High School Cooma North NSW | St Patrick's Parish School Cooma NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #315 of 539 | #195 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #856 of 1,472 | #618 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-10 |
| Students | 372 | 457 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 182 | 228 / 229 |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 67 | 41 |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +66% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.8 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cooma North 2630 | Cooma 2630 |
| Council area | Snowy Monaro | Snowy Monaro |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | monaro-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stpatscooma.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 44.2).
- •St Patrick's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Monaro High School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.9).
- •St Patrick's Parish School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 372.
- •St Patrick's Parish School has grown faster over five years (66% vs -19%).
- •Monaro High School is a government school while St Patrick's Parish School is a catholic 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 Monaro High School better than St Patrick's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Parish School ranks higher (51.7 vs 44.2 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 Monaro High School and St Patrick's Parish School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Cooma North and Cooma in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Monaro High School has 8.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Parish School has 12.9.
How do Monaro High School and St Patrick's Parish School rank in NSW?
Monaro High School is 315th of 539 and St Patrick's Parish School is 195th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.