St Catherine's School vs St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 569 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine's School
Waverley · Independent combined · K-12
1,122 students · ICSEA 1156
St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley
Waverley · Catholic primary · K-6
308 students · ICSEA 1161
| Measure | St Catherine's School Waverley NSW | St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley Waverley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 314 | #64 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #158 of 1,259 | #262 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,122 | 308 |
| Girls / boys | 1,122 / 0 | 185 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 137 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 131 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1161 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 108.8 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 89.2 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Waverley 2024 | Waverley 2024 |
| Council area | Waverley | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stcatherines.nsw.edu.au/ | stcwaverley.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley scores higher on the Success Index (78.9 vs 76.9).
- •St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley has the higher ICSEA (1161 vs 1156), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Catherine's School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 16.2).
- •St Catherine's School is the larger school with 1,122 students compared with 308.
- •St Catherine's School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -9%).
- •St Catherine's School is a independent school while St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley is a catholic 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 Catherine's School better than St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley?
On the Success Index, St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley ranks higher (78.9 vs 76.9 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 Catherine's School and St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley?
About 569 m in a straight line, between Waverley and Waverley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Catherine's School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley has 16.2.
How do St Catherine's School and St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley rank in NSW?
St Catherine's School is 56th of 314 and St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley is 64th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.