Singleton Heights Public School vs St Catherine's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Singleton Heights Public School
Singleton Heights · Government primary · K-6
468 students · ICSEA 920
St Catherine's Catholic College
Singleton · Catholic combined · K-12
1,010 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Singleton Heights Public School Singleton Heights NSW | St Catherine's Catholic College Singleton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1600 of 1,619 | #263 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #4833 of 4,908 | #982 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 468 | 1,010 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 236 | 507 / 503 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 112 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 46 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 80.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 31.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 14% |
| Suburb | Singleton Heights 2330 | Singleton 2330 |
| Council area | Singleton | Singleton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | singletonh-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | singleton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (34.0 vs 18.6).
- •St Catherine's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Catherine's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.3).
- •St Catherine's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 468.
- •St Catherine's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (12% vs -8%).
- •Singleton Heights Public School is a government school while St Catherine's Catholic College 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 Singleton Heights Public School better than St Catherine's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Catherine's Catholic College ranks higher (34.0 vs 18.6 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 Singleton Heights Public School and St Catherine's Catholic College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Singleton Heights and Singleton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Singleton Heights Public School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine's Catholic College has 12.6.
How do Singleton Heights Public School and St Catherine's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Singleton Heights Public School is 1600th of 1,619 and St Catherine's Catholic College is 263rd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.