Rissalah College vs St Therese's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 527 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rissalah College
Lakemba · Independent combined · K-12
946 students · ICSEA 1041
St Therese's Catholic Primary School
Lakemba · Catholic primary · K-6
176 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Rissalah College Lakemba NSW | St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #205 of 314 | #714 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #655 of 1,259 | #2176 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 946 | 176 |
| Girls / boys | 528 / 418 | 76 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | 77 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +59% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.6 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Lakemba 2195 | Lakemba 2195 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rissalah.nsw.edu.au | sttlakemba.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Therese's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 50.1).
- •Rissalah College has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Therese's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.4).
- •Rissalah College is the larger school with 946 students compared with 176.
- •Rissalah College has grown faster over five years (59% vs -4%).
- •Rissalah College is a independent school while St Therese'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 Rissalah College better than St Therese's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Therese's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 50.1 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 Rissalah College and St Therese's Catholic Primary School?
About 527 m in a straight line, between Lakemba and Lakemba in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rissalah College has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Therese's Catholic Primary School has 11.4.
How do Rissalah College and St Therese's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Rissalah College is 205th of 314 and St Therese's Catholic Primary School is 714th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.