St John Paul II Catholic College vs St Joseph's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 52 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John Paul II Catholic College
Schofields · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,159 students · ICSEA 1074
St Joseph's Catholic College
East Gosford · Catholic high school · 7-12
802 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | St John Paul II Catholic College Schofields NSW | St Joseph's Catholic College East Gosford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #83 of 539 | #65 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #230 of 1,472 | #181 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,159 | 802 |
| Girls / boys | 590 / 569 | 802 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 237 | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | 122 | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.3 | 68.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Schofields 2762 | East Gosford 2250 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stjohnpaul2.catholic.edu.au/ | www.sjccdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 72.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.6).
- •St John Paul II Catholic College is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 802.
- •St John Paul II Catholic College has grown faster over five years (15% vs -3%).
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 John Paul II Catholic College better than St Joseph's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic College ranks higher (74.4 vs 72.3 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 John Paul II Catholic College and St Joseph's Catholic College?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Schofields and East Gosford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St John Paul II Catholic College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic College has 11.7.
How do St John Paul II Catholic College and St Joseph's Catholic College rank in NSW?
St John Paul II Catholic College is 83rd of 539 and St Joseph's Catholic College is 65th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.