St Francis Catholic College vs William Carey Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis Catholic College
Edmondson Park · Catholic combined · K-12
1,559 students · ICSEA 1088
William Carey Christian School
Prestons · Independent combined · K-12
1,325 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | St Francis Catholic College Edmondson Park NSW | William Carey Christian School Prestons NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #121 of 314 | #103 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #387 of 1,259 | #303 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,559 | 1,325 |
| Girls / boys | 840 / 719 | 615 / 710 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 103 |
| Year 7 cohort | 183 | 123 |
| Year 12 cohort | 113 | 65 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +80% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 103.8 | 104.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.9 | 63.5 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Edmondson Park 2174 | Prestons 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sfccdow.catholic.edu.au/ | www.wccs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •William Carey Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 64.2).
- •William Carey Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •William Carey Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.0).
- •St Francis Catholic College is the larger school with 1,559 students compared with 1,325.
- •St Francis Catholic College has grown faster over five years (80% vs 14%).
- •St Francis Catholic College is a catholic school while William Carey Christian School is an independent 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 Francis Catholic College better than William Carey Christian School?
On the Success Index, William Carey Christian School ranks higher (68.1 vs 64.2 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 Francis Catholic College and William Carey Christian School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Edmondson Park and Prestons in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Francis Catholic College has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and William Carey Christian School has 12.6.
How do St Francis Catholic College and William Carey Christian School rank in NSW?
St Francis Catholic College is 121st of 314 and William Carey Christian School is 103rd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.