Nagle College vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 669 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nagle College
Blacktown · Catholic high school · 7-12
532 students · ICSEA 1048
St Joseph's College
Banora Point · Catholic high school · 7-12
838 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Nagle College Blacktown NSW | St Joseph's College Banora Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #162 of 539 | #89 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #411 of 1,472 | #246 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 532 | 838 |
| Girls / boys | 532 / 0 | 440 / 398 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 74 | 177 |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | 105 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.8 | 82.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 26.3 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Blacktown 2148 | Banora Point 2486 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nagleblacktown.catholic.edu.au | www.bpslism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 64.5).
- •St Joseph's College has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.6).
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 838 students compared with 532.
- •St Joseph's College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -28%).
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 Nagle College better than St Joseph's College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's College ranks higher (71.7 vs 64.5 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 Nagle College and St Joseph's College?
About 669 km in a straight line, between Blacktown and Banora Point in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nagle College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College has 10.2.
How do Nagle College and St Joseph's College rank in NSW?
Nagle College is 162nd of 539 and St Joseph's College is 89th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.