Mount Carmel Catholic College vs St Andrews Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Carmel Catholic College
Varroville · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,142 students · ICSEA 1041
St Andrews Public School
St Andrews · Government primary · K-6
761 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Mount Carmel Catholic College Varroville NSW | St Andrews Public School St Andrews NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #203 of 539 | #1010 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #510 of 1,472 | #3147 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,142 | 761 |
| Girls / boys | 575 / 567 | 334 / 427 |
| Foundation intake | – | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | 221 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 157 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.3 | 49.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Varroville 2566 | St Andrews 2566 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mcccdow.catholic.edu.au | standrews-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (60.3 vs 44.1).
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.4).
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College is the larger school with 1,142 students compared with 761.
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -6%).
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College is a catholic school while St Andrews Public 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 Mount Carmel Catholic College better than St Andrews Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount Carmel Catholic College ranks higher (60.3 vs 44.1 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 Mount Carmel Catholic College and St Andrews Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Varroville and St Andrews in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Carmel Catholic College has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrews Public School has 15.4.
How do Mount Carmel Catholic College and St Andrews Public School rank in NSW?
Mount Carmel Catholic College is 203rd of 539 and St Andrews Public School is 1010th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.