St Carthage's Primary School vs St John's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Carthage's Primary School
Lismore · Catholic primary · K-6
580 students · ICSEA 1064
St John's College
Lismore · Catholic high school · 7-12
774 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | St Carthage's Primary School Lismore NSW | St John's College Lismore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #507 of 1,619 | #121 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1530 of 4,908 | #307 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 580 | 774 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 278 | 385 / 389 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 156 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 97 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 65.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 27.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Lismore 2480 | Lismore 2480 |
| Council area | Lismore | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stcarthlism.catholic.edu.au | www.lisjclism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's College scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 64.2).
- •St Carthage's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John's College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.8).
- •St John's College is the larger school with 774 students compared with 580.
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 Carthage's Primary School better than St John's College?
On the Success Index, St John's College ranks higher (69.0 vs 64.2 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 Carthage's Primary School and St John's College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lismore and Lismore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Carthage's Primary School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's College has 11.9.
How do St Carthage's Primary School and St John's College rank in NSW?
St Carthage's Primary School is 507th of 1,619 and St John's College is 121st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.