St Edward's Christian Brothers' College vs St Joseph's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 173 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Edward's Christian Brothers' College
East Gosford · Independent high school · 7-12
971 students · ICSEA 1068
St Joseph's Catholic College
East Gosford · Catholic high school · 7-12
802 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | St Edward's Christian Brothers' College East Gosford NSW | St Joseph's Catholic College East Gosford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #163 of 539 | #65 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #412 of 1,472 | #181 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 971 | 802 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 971 | 802 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 197 | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | 115 | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.8 | 68.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | East Gosford 2250 | East Gosford 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/ | www.sjccdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 64.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.3).
- •St Edward's Christian Brothers' College is the larger school with 971 students compared with 802.
- •St Edward's Christian Brothers' College is a independent school while St Joseph's Catholic 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 Edward's Christian Brothers' College better than St Joseph's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic College ranks higher (74.4 vs 64.5 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 Edward's Christian Brothers' College and St Joseph's Catholic College?
About 173 m in a straight line, between East Gosford and East Gosford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Edward's Christian Brothers' College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic College has 11.7.
How do St Edward's Christian Brothers' College and St Joseph's Catholic College rank in NSW?
St Edward's Christian Brothers' College is 163rd of 539 and St Joseph's Catholic College is 65th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.