St Aloysius College Cronulla vs St Patrick's Marist College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 29 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Aloysius College Cronulla
Cronulla · Catholic high school · 7-12
482 students · ICSEA 1089
St Patrick's Marist College
Dundas · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,070 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | St Aloysius College Cronulla Cronulla NSW | St Patrick's Marist College Dundas NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 539 | #110 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #60 of 1,472 | #284 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 482 | 1,070 |
| Girls / boys | 227 / 255 | 504 / 566 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | 186 |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | 151 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 73.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cronulla 2230 | Dundas 2117 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stalscronulla.syd.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stpatsdundas.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Aloysius College Cronulla scores higher on the Success Index (80.7 vs 70.3).
- •St Aloysius College Cronulla has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.6).
- •St Patrick's Marist College is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 482.
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 College Cronulla better than St Patrick's Marist College?
On the Success Index, St Aloysius College Cronulla ranks higher (80.7 vs 70.3 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 College Cronulla and St Patrick's Marist College?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Cronulla and Dundas in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Aloysius College Cronulla has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Marist College has 14.6.
How do St Aloysius College Cronulla and St Patrick's Marist College rank in NSW?
St Aloysius College Cronulla is 18th of 539 and St Patrick's Marist College is 110th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.