St Anthony of Padua Catholic College vs St Patrick's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 299 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Anthony of Padua Catholic College
Austral · Catholic combined · K-11
1,539 students · ICSEA 1037
St Patrick's Parish School
Cooma · Catholic combined · K-10
457 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral NSW | St Patrick's Parish School Cooma NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #228 of 314 | #195 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #743 of 1,259 | #618 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-11 | K-10 |
| Students | 1,539 | 457 |
| Girls / boys | 785 / 754 | 228 / 229 |
| Foundation intake | 117 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 206 | 41 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +387% | +66% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 101.2 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Austral 2179 | Cooma 2630 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Snowy Monaro |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | stapaustral.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.stpatscooma.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 45.8).
- •St Patrick's Parish School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.2).
- •St Anthony of Padua Catholic College is the larger school with 1,539 students compared with 457.
- •St Anthony of Padua Catholic College has grown faster over five years (387% vs 66%).
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 Anthony of Padua Catholic College better than St Patrick's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Parish School ranks higher (51.7 vs 45.8 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 Anthony of Padua Catholic College and St Patrick's Parish School?
About 299 km in a straight line, between Austral and Cooma in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Anthony of Padua Catholic College has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Parish School has 12.9.
How do St Anthony of Padua Catholic College and St Patrick's Parish School rank in NSW?
St Anthony of Padua Catholic College is 228th of 314 and St Patrick's Parish School is 195th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.