Rouse Hill High School vs St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary)
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rouse Hill High School
Rouse Hill · Government high school · 7-12
1,316 students · ICSEA 1067
St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary)
Stanhope Gardens · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,166 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Rouse Hill High School Rouse Hill NSW | St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) Stanhope Gardens NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #100 of 539 | #66 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #267 of 1,472 | #184 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,316 | 1,166 |
| Girls / boys | 597 / 719 | 591 / 575 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 226 | 213 |
| Year 12 cohort | 168 | 170 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.5 | 83.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 21.2 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Rouse Hill 2155 | Stanhope Gardens 2768 |
| Council area | The Hills | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | rousehill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.clcstanhope.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) scores higher on the Success Index (74.2 vs 71.0).
- •St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.7).
- •Rouse Hill High School is the larger school with 1,316 students compared with 1,166.
- •Rouse Hill High School has grown faster over five years (42% vs 14%).
- •Rouse Hill High School is a government school while St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) 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 Rouse Hill High School better than St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary)?
On the Success Index, St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) ranks higher (74.2 vs 71.0 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 Rouse Hill High School and St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary)?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Rouse Hill and Stanhope Gardens in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rouse Hill High School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) has 14.0.
How do Rouse Hill High School and St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) rank in NSW?
Rouse Hill High School is 100th of 539 and St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) is 66th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.