Sacred Heart Central School vs St Anne's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 50 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Central School
Cootamundra · Catholic combined · K-10
376 students · ICSEA 994
St Anne's Catholic College
Temora · Catholic combined · K-12
288 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Sacred Heart Central School Cootamundra NSW | St Anne's Catholic College Temora NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #252 of 314 | #224 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #892 of 1,259 | #719 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-12 |
| Students | 376 | 288 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 194 | 164 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | 27 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 3 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 26.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cootamundra 2590 | Temora 2666 |
| Council area | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Temora |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.shcoota.nsw.edu.au | www.stannestemora.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (47.1 vs 38.3).
- •St Anne's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anne's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.7).
- •Sacred Heart Central School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 288.
- •St Anne's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (35% vs 16%).
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 Sacred Heart Central School better than St Anne's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Anne's Catholic College ranks higher (47.1 vs 38.3 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 Sacred Heart Central School and St Anne's Catholic College?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Cootamundra and Temora in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Central School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anne's Catholic College has 10.8.
How do Sacred Heart Central School and St Anne's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Sacred Heart Central School is 252nd of 314 and St Anne's Catholic College is 224th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.