Santa Sabina College vs St Philip's Christian College - Waratah
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 123 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Santa Sabina College
Strathfield · Independent combined · K-12
1,320 students · ICSEA 1139
St Philip's Christian College - Waratah
Waratah · Independent combined · K-12
1,466 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Santa Sabina College Strathfield NSW | St Philip's Christian College - Waratah Waratah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 314 | #65 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #191 of 1,259 | #190 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,320 | 1,466 |
| Girls / boys | 1,202 / 118 | 725 / 741 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | 159 | 161 |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | 127 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 137.7 | 113.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.3 | 50.3 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Strathfield 2135 | Waratah 2298 |
| Council area | Burwood | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ssc.nsw.edu.au/ | www.spcc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.3 vs 74.4).
- •Santa Sabina College has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1138), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Santa Sabina College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.9).
- •St Philip's Christian College - Waratah is the larger school with 1,466 students compared with 1,320.
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 Santa Sabina College better than St Philip's Christian College - Waratah?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Santa Sabina College and St Philip's Christian College - Waratah?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Strathfield and Waratah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Santa Sabina College has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Philip's Christian College - Waratah has 12.9.
How do Santa Sabina College and St Philip's Christian College - Waratah rank in NSW?
Santa Sabina College is 66th of 314 and St Philip's Christian College - Waratah is 65th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.