Moss Vale High School vs St Paul's International College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 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 International College
Moss Vale · Independent high school · 7-12
127 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Moss Vale High School Moss Vale NSW | St Paul's International College Moss Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #211 of 539 | #40 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #532 of 1,472 | #110 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 790 | 127 |
| Girls / boys | 383 / 407 | 48 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | 4 |
| Year 12 cohort | 77 | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 6.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.8 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 24.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Moss Vale 2577 | Moss Vale 2577 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Wingecarribee |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mossvale-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.spic.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's International College scores higher on the Success Index (77.2 vs 59.2).
- •St Paul's International College has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's International College has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 12.2).
- •Moss Vale High School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 127.
- •Moss Vale High School is a government school while St Paul's International College is an independent 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 International College?
On the Success Index, St Paul's International College ranks higher (77.2 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 International College?
About 1.6 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 International College has 6.8.
How do Moss Vale High School and St Paul's International College rank in NSW?
Moss Vale High School is 211th of 539 and St Paul's International College is 40th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.