Picnic Point High School vs St Christopher's Catholic Primary 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.
Picnic Point High School
Picnic Point · Government high school · 7-12
865 students · ICSEA 1018
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School
Panania · Catholic primary · K-6
606 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Picnic Point High School Picnic Point NSW | St Christopher's Catholic Primary School Panania NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #244 of 539 | #374 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #635 of 1,472 | #1188 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 865 | 606 |
| Girls / boys | 398 / 467 | 268 / 338 |
| Foundation intake | – | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | 138 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.1 | 33.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Picnic Point 2213 | Panania 2213 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | picnicpt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stcpanania.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.2 vs 54.7).
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Picnic Point High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.9).
- •Picnic Point High School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 606.
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -12%).
- •Picnic Point High School is a government school while St Christopher's Catholic Primary School 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 Picnic Point High School better than St Christopher's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Christopher's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.2 vs 54.7 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 Picnic Point High School and St Christopher's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Picnic Point and Panania in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Picnic Point High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Christopher's Catholic Primary School has 17.9.
How do Picnic Point High School and St Christopher's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Picnic Point High School is 244th of 539 and St Christopher's Catholic Primary School is 374th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.