Mount St Patrick Primary School vs Murwillumbah High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount St Patrick Primary School
Murwillumbah · Catholic primary · K-6
373 students · ICSEA 1061
Murwillumbah High School
Murwillumbah · Government high school · 7-12
347 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Mount St Patrick Primary School Murwillumbah NSW | Murwillumbah High School Murwillumbah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #532 of 1,619 | #390 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1624 of 4,908 | #1083 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 373 | 347 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 191 | 171 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 58 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 44.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 13% |
| Suburb | Murwillumbah 2484 | Murwillumbah 2484 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.murplism.catholic.edu.au/ | murwillumb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount St Patrick Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.2 vs 34.2).
- •Mount St Patrick Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murwillumbah High School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 16.3).
- •Mount St Patrick Primary School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 347.
- •Mount St Patrick Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -26%).
- •Mount St Patrick Primary School 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 Primary School better than Murwillumbah High School?
On the Success Index, Mount St Patrick Primary School ranks higher (63.2 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 Primary School and Murwillumbah High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Murwillumbah and Murwillumbah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount St Patrick Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Murwillumbah High School has 7.6.
How do Mount St Patrick Primary School and Murwillumbah High School rank in NSW?
Mount St Patrick Primary School is 532nd of 1,619 and Murwillumbah High School is 390th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.