St Catherine's School vs Waverley Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 766 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
Waverley Public School
Waverley · Government primary · K-6
263 students · ICSEA 1150
| Measure | St Catherine's School Waverley NSW | Waverley Public School Waverley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 314 | #103 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #158 of 1,259 | #388 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,122 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 1,122 / 0 | 127 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 137 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 131 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1150 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 108.8 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 89.2 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Waverley 2024 | Waverley 2024 |
| Council area | Waverley | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stcatherines.nsw.edu.au/ | waverley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.9 vs 77.2).
- •St Catherine's School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1150), 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 263.
- •St Catherine's School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -22%).
- •St Catherine's School is a independent school while Waverley Public School is a government 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 Waverley Public School?
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 Catherine's School and Waverley Public School?
About 766 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 Waverley Public School has 16.2.
How do St Catherine's School and Waverley Public School rank in NSW?
St Catherine's School is 56th of 314 and Waverley Public School is 103rd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.