St Columba's Catholic Primary School vs Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 628 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Leichhardt North · Catholic primary · K-6
180 students · ICSEA 1167
Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus
Leichhardt · Government high school · 7-10
784 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | St Columba's Catholic Primary School Leichhardt North NSW | Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus Leichhardt NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 1,619 | #154 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #58 of 4,908 | #381 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 180 | 784 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 79 | 304 / 480 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 194 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1167 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 56.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Leichhardt North 2040 | Leichhardt 2040 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | scpsleichhardt.syd.catholic.edu.au | leichhardt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Columba's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.8 vs 66.0).
- •St Columba's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1167 vs 1104), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.8).
- •Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus is the larger school with 784 students compared with 180.
- •St Columba's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -16%).
- •St Columba's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus 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 Columba's Catholic Primary School better than Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus?
On the Success Index, St Columba's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.8 vs 66.0 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's Catholic Primary School and Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus?
About 628 m in a straight line, between Leichhardt North and Leichhardt in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus has 13.9.
How do St Columba's Catholic Primary School and Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus rank in NSW?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School is 16th of 1,619 and Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus is 154th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.