Point Clare Public School vs St Joseph's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Point Clare Public School
Point Clare · Government primary · K-6
479 students · ICSEA 1058
St Joseph's Catholic College
East Gosford · Catholic high school · 7-12
802 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Point Clare Public School Point Clare NSW | St Joseph's Catholic College East Gosford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #669 of 1,619 | #65 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2037 of 4,908 | #181 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 479 | 802 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 220 | 802 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 68.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Point Clare 2250 | East Gosford 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pointclare-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sjccdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 58.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 18.0).
- •St Joseph's Catholic College is the larger school with 802 students compared with 479.
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -9%).
- •Point Clare Public School is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic College 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 Point Clare Public School better than St Joseph's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic College ranks higher (74.4 vs 58.7 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 Point Clare Public School and St Joseph's Catholic College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Point Clare and East Gosford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Point Clare Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic College has 11.7.
How do Point Clare Public School and St Joseph's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Point Clare Public School is 669th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Catholic College is 65th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.