St Anthony of Padua Catholic College vs Unity Grammar College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 1.8 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
Unity Grammar College
Austral · Independent combined · K-12
1,428 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral NSW | Unity Grammar College Austral NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #228 of 314 | #144 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #743 of 1,259 | #459 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-11 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,539 | 1,428 |
| Girls / boys | 785 / 754 | 720 / 708 |
| Foundation intake | 117 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | 206 | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 75 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +387% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 101.2 | 100.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 38.7 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 98% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Austral 2179 | Austral 2179 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stapaustral.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.unitygrammar.com.au |
The verdict
- •Unity Grammar College scores higher on the Success Index (60.1 vs 45.8).
- •Unity Grammar College has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Unity Grammar College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.2).
- •St Anthony of Padua Catholic College is the larger school with 1,539 students compared with 1,428.
- •St Anthony of Padua Catholic College has grown faster over five years (387% vs 44%).
- •St Anthony of Padua Catholic College is a catholic school while Unity Grammar College is an independent 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 St Anthony of Padua Catholic College better than Unity Grammar College?
On the Success Index, Unity Grammar College ranks higher (60.1 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 Unity Grammar College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Austral and Austral 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 Unity Grammar College has 14.2.
How do St Anthony of Padua Catholic College and Unity Grammar College rank in NSW?
St Anthony of Padua Catholic College is 228th of 314 and Unity Grammar College is 144th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.