Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer vs Woolooware Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer
Cronulla · Catholic high school · 7-12
421 students · ICSEA 1086
Woolooware Public School
Cronulla · Government primary · K-6
462 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer Cronulla NSW | Woolooware Public School Cronulla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #44 of 539 | #481 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #115 of 1,472 | #1463 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 421 | 462 |
| Girls / boys | 421 / 0 | 222 / 240 |
| Foundation intake | – | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 25.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cronulla 2230 | Cronulla 2230 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | olmcburraneer.syd.catholic.edu.au | woolooware-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer scores higher on the Success Index (76.9 vs 65.0).
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 18.4).
- •Woolooware Public School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 421.
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer has grown faster over five years (13% vs -7%).
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer is a catholic school while Woolooware 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 Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer better than Woolooware Public School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer ranks higher (76.9 vs 65.0 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 Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer and Woolooware Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cronulla and Cronulla in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woolooware Public School has 18.4.
How do Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer and Woolooware Public School rank in NSW?
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer is 44th of 539 and Woolooware Public School is 481st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.