St Edward's Christian Brothers' College vs St Paul's International College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 153 km 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 Paul's International College
Moss Vale · Independent high school · 7-12
127 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | St Edward's Christian Brothers' College East Gosford NSW | St Paul's International College Moss Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #163 of 539 | #40 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #412 of 1,472 | #110 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 971 | 127 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 971 | 48 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 197 | 4 |
| Year 12 cohort | 115 | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 6.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.8 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 24.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | East Gosford 2250 | Moss Vale 2577 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Wingecarribee |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/ | www.spic.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's International College scores higher on the Success Index (77.2 vs 64.5).
- •St Paul's International College has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's International College has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 12.3).
- •St Edward's Christian Brothers' College is the larger school with 971 students compared with 127.
- •St Paul's International College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -8%).
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 Paul's International College?
On the Success Index, St Paul's International College ranks higher (77.2 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 Paul's International College?
About 153 km in a straight line, between East Gosford and Moss Vale 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 Paul's International College has 6.8.
How do St Edward's Christian Brothers' College and St Paul's International College rank in NSW?
St Edward's Christian Brothers' College is 163rd of 539 and St Paul's International College is 40th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.