Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown vs Trinity Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 14 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
Trinity Catholic College
Auburn · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,313 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown Blacktown NSW | Trinity Catholic College Auburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #288 of 539 | #238 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #778 of 1,472 | #624 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,014 | 1,313 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,014 | 644 / 669 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 175 | 246 |
| Year 12 cohort | 159 | 194 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.2 | 103.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 28.8 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Blacktown 2148 | Auburn 2144 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.patsblacktown.catholic.edu.au/ | trinity.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (55.1 vs 48.2).
- •Trinity Catholic College is the larger school with 1,313 students compared with 1,014.
- •Trinity Catholic College has grown faster over five years (4% 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 Trinity Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Trinity Catholic College ranks higher (55.1 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 Trinity Catholic College?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Blacktown and Auburn 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 Trinity Catholic College has 12.7.
How do Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown and Trinity Catholic College rank in NSW?
Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown is 288th of 539 and Trinity Catholic College is 238th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.