Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School vs Terrigal High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School
Terrigal · Catholic primary · K-6
605 students · ICSEA 1102
Terrigal High School
Terrigal · Government high school · 7-12
847 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School Terrigal NSW | Terrigal High School Terrigal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #300 of 1,619 | #214 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #992 of 4,908 | #540 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 605 | 847 |
| Girls / boys | 292 / 313 | 406 / 441 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 173 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 114 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 64.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 16.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | Terrigal 2260 | Terrigal 2260 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olssdbb.catholic.edu.au | terrigal-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 59.0).
- •Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Terrigal High School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 20.9).
- •Terrigal High School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 605.
- •Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -13%).
- •Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Terrigal 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 Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School better than Terrigal High School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 59.0 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 Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School and Terrigal High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Terrigal and Terrigal in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School has 20.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Terrigal High School has 13.1.
How do Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School and Terrigal High School rank in NSW?
Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School is 300th of 1,619 and Terrigal High School is 214th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.