Sapphire Coast Anglican College vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sapphire Coast Anglican College
Bega · Independent combined · K-12
454 students · ICSEA 1057
St Patrick's Primary School
Bega · Catholic primary · K-6
175 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Sapphire Coast Anglican College Bega NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Bega NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #118 of 314 | #1094 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #378 of 1,259 | #3429 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 454 | 175 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 225 | 93 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 61 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 22 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +61% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.0 | 13.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 12% |
| Suburb | Bega 2550 | Bega 2550 |
| Council area | Bega Valley | Bega Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.scac.nsw.edu.au | www.stpatsbega.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sapphire Coast Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (64.6 vs 39.9).
- •Sapphire Coast Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sapphire Coast Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.5).
- •Sapphire Coast Anglican College is the larger school with 454 students compared with 175.
- •Sapphire Coast Anglican College has grown faster over five years (61% vs -21%).
- •Sapphire Coast Anglican College is a independent school while St Patrick's 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 Sapphire Coast Anglican College better than St Patrick's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sapphire Coast Anglican College ranks higher (64.6 vs 39.9 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 Sapphire Coast Anglican College and St Patrick's Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bega and Bega in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sapphire Coast Anglican College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 13.5.
How do Sapphire Coast Anglican College and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
Sapphire Coast Anglican College is 118th of 314 and St Patrick's Primary School is 1094th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.