St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School vs Tarrawanna Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School
Corrimal · Catholic primary · K-6
339 students · ICSEA 1073
Tarrawanna Public School
Tarrawanna · Government primary · K-6
164 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School Corrimal NSW | Tarrawanna Public School Tarrawanna NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #614 of 1,619 | #805 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1873 of 4,908 | #2465 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 339 | 164 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 168 | 74 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 16% |
| Suburb | Corrimal 2518 | Tarrawanna 2518 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sccdow.catholic.edu.au | tarrawanna-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 53.4).
- •St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tarrawanna Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 17.8).
- •St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 164.
- •Tarrawanna Public School has grown faster over five years (44% vs -9%).
- •St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Tarrawanna 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 Columbkille's Catholic Primary School better than Tarrawanna Public School?
On the Success Index, St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 53.4 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 Columbkille's Catholic Primary School and Tarrawanna Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Corrimal and Tarrawanna in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tarrawanna Public School has 8.0.
How do St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School and Tarrawanna Public School rank in NSW?
St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School is 614th of 1,619 and Tarrawanna Public School is 805th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.