St Columba Anglican School vs St Joseph's Regional College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Columba Anglican School
Port Macquarie · Independent combined · K-12
1,221 students · ICSEA 1116
St Joseph's Regional College
Port Macquarie · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,026 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | St Columba Anglican School Port Macquarie NSW | St Joseph's Regional College Port Macquarie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #81 of 314 | #221 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #230 of 1,259 | #559 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,221 | 1,026 |
| Girls / boys | 595 / 626 | 556 / 470 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 133 | 222 |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | 95 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 99.1 | 86.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.0 | 33.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Port Macquarie 2444 | Port Macquarie 2444 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.scas.nsw.edu.au | www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Columba Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (71.8 vs 58.1).
- •St Columba Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Columba Anglican School is the larger school with 1,221 students compared with 1,026.
- •St Columba Anglican School is a independent school while St Joseph's Regional College 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 Columba Anglican School better than St Joseph's Regional College?
On the Success Index, St Columba Anglican School ranks higher (71.8 vs 58.1 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 Columba Anglican School and St Joseph's Regional College?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Port Macquarie and Port Macquarie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Columba Anglican School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Regional College has 11.8.
How do St Columba Anglican School and St Joseph's Regional College rank in NSW?
St Columba Anglican School is 81st of 314 and St Joseph's Regional College is 221st of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.