Shellharbour Anglican College vs Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Shellharbour Anglican College
Dunmore · Independent combined · K-12
981 students · ICSEA 1099
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Shellharbour · Catholic primary · K-6
405 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Shellharbour Anglican College Dunmore NSW | Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Shellharbour NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 314 | #511 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #392 of 1,259 | #1555 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 981 | 405 |
| Girls / boys | 494 / 487 | 214 / 191 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 68 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +40% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.8 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 8% |
| Suburb | Dunmore 2529 | Shellharbour 2529 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shellharbourac.nsw.edu.au | www.smsdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.9 vs 64.0).
- •Shellharbour Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shellharbour Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.5).
- •Shellharbour Anglican College is the larger school with 981 students compared with 405.
- •Shellharbour Anglican College has grown faster over five years (40% vs 13%).
- •Shellharbour Anglican College is a independent school while Stella Maris 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 Shellharbour Anglican College better than Stella Maris Catholic Primary School?
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 Shellharbour Anglican College and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Dunmore and Shellharbour in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Shellharbour Anglican College has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School has 15.5.
How do Shellharbour Anglican College and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Shellharbour Anglican College is 123rd of 314 and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School is 511th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.