Moss Vale High School vs St Paul's Catholic Primary 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.
Moss Vale High School
Moss Vale · Government high school · 7-12
790 students · ICSEA 1015
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Moss Vale · Catholic primary · K-6
188 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Moss Vale High School Moss Vale NSW | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Moss Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #211 of 539 | #416 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #532 of 1,472 | #1268 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 790 | 188 |
| Girls / boys | 383 / 407 | 101 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 77 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.8 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Moss Vale 2577 | Moss Vale 2577 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Wingecarribee |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mossvale-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.spmvdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.3 vs 59.2).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moss Vale High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.2).
- •Moss Vale High School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 188.
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 9%).
- •Moss Vale High School is a government school while St Paul's Catholic Primary 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 Moss Vale High School better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (67.3 vs 59.2 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 Moss Vale High School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Moss Vale and Moss Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moss Vale High School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's Catholic Primary School has 16.2.
How do Moss Vale High School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Moss Vale High School is 211th of 539 and St Paul's Catholic Primary School is 416th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.