Mount St Patrick College vs Murwillumbah High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount St Patrick College
Murwillumbah · Catholic high school · 7-12
823 students · ICSEA 1071
Murwillumbah High School
Murwillumbah · Government high school · 7-12
347 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Mount St Patrick College Murwillumbah NSW | Murwillumbah High School Murwillumbah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 539 | #390 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #147 of 1,472 | #1083 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 823 | 347 |
| Girls / boys | 428 / 395 | 171 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 163 | 58 |
| Year 12 cohort | 113 | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.5 | 44.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 13% |
| Suburb | Murwillumbah 2484 | Murwillumbah 2484 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mursclism.catholic.edu.au | murwillumb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount St Patrick College scores higher on the Success Index (75.7 vs 34.2).
- •Mount St Patrick College has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murwillumbah High School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 11.5).
- •Mount St Patrick College is the larger school with 823 students compared with 347.
- •Mount St Patrick College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -26%).
- •Mount St Patrick College is a catholic school while Murwillumbah High 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 St Patrick College better than Murwillumbah High School?
On the Success Index, Mount St Patrick College ranks higher (75.7 vs 34.2 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 Mount St Patrick College and Murwillumbah High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Murwillumbah and Murwillumbah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount St Patrick College has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Murwillumbah High School has 7.6.
How do Mount St Patrick College and Murwillumbah High School rank in NSW?
Mount St Patrick College is 52nd of 539 and Murwillumbah High School is 390th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.