Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown vs St Joseph's Regional College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 315 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown
Blacktown · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,014 students · ICSEA 1016
St Joseph's Regional College
Port Macquarie · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,026 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown Blacktown NSW | St Joseph's Regional College Port Macquarie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #288 of 539 | #221 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #778 of 1,472 | #559 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,014 | 1,026 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,014 | 556 / 470 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 175 | 222 |
| Year 12 cohort | 159 | 95 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.2 | 86.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 33.6 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | Blacktown 2148 | Port Macquarie 2444 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.patsblacktown.catholic.edu.au/ | www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Regional College scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 48.2).
- •St Joseph's Regional College has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Regional College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.0).
- •St Joseph's Regional College is the larger school with 1,026 students compared with 1,014.
- •St Joseph's Regional College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -5%).
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 Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown better than St Joseph's Regional College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Regional College ranks higher (58.1 vs 48.2 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 Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown and St Joseph's Regional College?
About 315 km in a straight line, between Blacktown and Port Macquarie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Regional College has 11.8.
How do Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown and St Joseph's Regional College rank in NSW?
Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown is 288th of 539 and St Joseph's Regional College is 221st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.