St Andrews College vs St John's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 597 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrews College
Marayong · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,327 students · ICSEA 1059
St John's College
Lismore · Catholic high school · 7-12
774 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | St Andrews College Marayong NSW | St John's College Lismore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #104 of 539 | #121 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #276 of 1,472 | #307 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,327 | 774 |
| Girls / boys | 660 / 667 | 385 / 389 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 248 | 156 |
| Year 12 cohort | 184 | 97 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.8 | 65.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 27.0 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Marayong 2148 | Lismore 2480 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.standrewscmarayong.catholic.edu.au | www.lisjclism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Andrews College scores higher on the Success Index (70.6 vs 69.0).
- •St Andrews College is the larger school with 1,327 students compared with 774.
- •St Andrews College has grown faster over five years (25% vs 3%).
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 Andrews College better than St John's College?
On the Success Index, St Andrews College ranks higher (70.6 vs 69.0 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 Andrews College and St John's College?
About 597 km in a straight line, between Marayong and Lismore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Andrews College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's College has 11.9.
How do St Andrews College and St John's College rank in NSW?
St Andrews College is 104th of 539 and St John's College is 121st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.