St Aloysius Catholic Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 178 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
Chisholm · Catholic primary · K-6
614 students · ICSEA 1064
St Bede's Catholic College
Chisholm · Catholic high school · 7-12
910 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Chisholm NSW | St Bede's Catholic College Chisholm NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #605 of 1,619 | #106 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1844 of 4,908 | #278 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 614 | 910 |
| Girls / boys | 307 / 307 | 489 / 421 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 179 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 78 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +154% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 79.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Chisholm 2322 | Chisholm 2322 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chisholm.catholic.edu.au | www.chisholmsb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (70.5 vs 61.0).
- •St Aloysius Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bede's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 18.9).
- •St Bede's Catholic College is the larger school with 910 students compared with 614.
- •St Bede's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (154% vs 5%).
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 St Aloysius Catholic Primary School better than St Bede's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Bede's Catholic College ranks higher (70.5 vs 61.0 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 St Aloysius Catholic Primary School and St Bede's Catholic College?
About 178 m in a straight line, between Chisholm and Chisholm in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School has 18.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bede's Catholic College has 11.4.
How do St Aloysius Catholic Primary School and St Bede's Catholic College rank in NSW?
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School is 605th of 1,619 and St Bede's Catholic College is 106th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.