Sherwood Hills Christian School vs St Patrick's College Campbelltown
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sherwood Hills Christian School
Bradbury · Independent combined · K-12
145 students · ICSEA 1040
St Patrick's College Campbelltown
Campbelltown · Independent high school · 7-12
698 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Sherwood Hills Christian School Bradbury NSW | St Patrick's College Campbelltown Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #206 of 314 | #207 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #656 of 1,259 | #518 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 145 | 698 |
| Girls / boys | 68 / 77 | 698 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | 10 | 110 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 52.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 38.8 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bradbury 2560 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sherwoodhills.nsw.edu.au | www.saintpatricks.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's College Campbelltown scores higher on the Success Index (59.9 vs 50.1).
- •St Patrick's College Campbelltown has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sherwood Hills Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.2).
- •St Patrick's College Campbelltown is the larger school with 698 students compared with 145.
- •Sherwood Hills Christian School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -2%).
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 Sherwood Hills Christian School better than St Patrick's College Campbelltown?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's College Campbelltown ranks higher (59.9 vs 50.1 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 Sherwood Hills Christian School and St Patrick's College Campbelltown?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bradbury and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sherwood Hills Christian School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's College Campbelltown has 13.2.
How do Sherwood Hills Christian School and St Patrick's College Campbelltown rank in NSW?
Sherwood Hills Christian School is 206th of 314 and St Patrick's College Campbelltown is 207th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.