St Carthage's Primary School vs Trinity Catholic College Lismore
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.3 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
Trinity Catholic College Lismore
East Lismore · Independent high school · 7-12
816 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | St Carthage's Primary School Lismore NSW | Trinity Catholic College Lismore East Lismore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #507 of 1,619 | #159 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1530 of 4,908 | #401 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 580 | 816 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 278 | 445 / 371 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 126 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 64.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 34.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Lismore 2480 | East Lismore 2480 |
| Council area | Lismore | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stcarthlism.catholic.edu.au | www.trinitylismore.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (64.2 vs 65.1).
- •St Carthage's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trinity Catholic College Lismore has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.8).
- •Trinity Catholic College Lismore is the larger school with 816 students compared with 580.
- •St Carthage's Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -17%).
- •St Carthage's Primary School is a catholic school while Trinity Catholic College Lismore 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 Carthage's Primary School better than Trinity Catholic College Lismore?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Carthage's Primary School and Trinity Catholic College Lismore?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lismore and East 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 Trinity Catholic College Lismore has 12.7.
How do St Carthage's Primary School and Trinity Catholic College Lismore rank in NSW?
St Carthage's Primary School is 507th of 1,619 and Trinity Catholic College Lismore is 159th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.