St James Catholic Primary School vs Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 575 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St James Catholic Primary School
Glebe · Catholic primary · K-6
152 students · ICSEA 1125
Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus
Glebe · Government high school · 11-12
798 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | St James Catholic Primary School Glebe NSW | Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus Glebe NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #98 of 1,619 | #36 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #375 of 4,908 | #103 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 152 | 798 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 76 | 354 / 444 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 379 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 66.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 17.5 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Glebe 2037 | Glebe 2037 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stjglebe.syd.catholic.edu.au | sscbwattle-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.4 vs 77.4).
- •St James Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.1).
- •Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus is the larger school with 798 students compared with 152.
- •Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -6%).
- •St James Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay 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 James Catholic Primary School better than Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St James Catholic Primary School and Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus?
About 575 m in a straight line, between Glebe and Glebe in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St James Catholic Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus has 11.8.
How do St James Catholic Primary School and Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus rank in NSW?
St James Catholic Primary School is 98th of 1,619 and Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus is 36th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.