Oakville Public School vs Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oakville Public School
Oakville · Government primary · K-6
612 students · ICSEA 1032
Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary)
Gables · Catholic high school · 7-12
999 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Oakville Public School Oakville NSW | Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) Gables NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #655 of 1,619 | #30 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2001 of 4,908 | #93 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 612 | 999 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 330 | 529 / 470 |
| Foundation intake | 110 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 186 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 101 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | +471% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 85.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Oakville 2765 | Gables 2765 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | oakville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.santasophiaboxhill.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) scores higher on the Success Index (78.2 vs 59.1).
- •Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.7).
- •Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) is the larger school with 999 students compared with 612.
- •Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) has grown faster over five years (471% vs 37%).
- •Oakville Public School is a government school while Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) is a catholic 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 Oakville Public School better than Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary)?
On the Success Index, Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) ranks higher (78.2 vs 59.1 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 Oakville Public School and Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary)?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Gables in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oakville Public School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) has 11.6.
How do Oakville Public School and Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) rank in NSW?
Oakville Public School is 655th of 1,619 and Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) is 30th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.