St John the Evangelist Catholic High School vs St Joseph's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 39 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School
Nowra · Catholic high school · 7-12
935 students · ICSEA 1028
St Joseph's Catholic High School
Albion Park · Catholic high school · 7-12
736 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | St John the Evangelist Catholic High School Nowra NSW | St Joseph's Catholic High School Albion Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #206 of 539 | #182 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #517 of 1,472 | #453 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 935 | 736 |
| Girls / boys | 468 / 467 | 366 / 370 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 178 | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | 109 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.2 | 61.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.3 | 25.5 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Nowra 2541 | Albion Park 2527 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjedow.catholic.edu.au | www.sjchsdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 59.9).
- •St Joseph's Catholic High School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic High School is the larger school with 935 students compared with 736.
- •St Joseph's Catholic High School has grown faster over five years (8% vs 0%).
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 the Evangelist Catholic High School better than St Joseph's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic High School ranks higher (62.5 vs 59.9 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 the Evangelist Catholic High School and St Joseph's Catholic High School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Nowra and Albion Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic High School has 11.9.
How do St John the Evangelist Catholic High School and St Joseph's Catholic High School rank in NSW?
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School is 206th of 539 and St Joseph's Catholic High School is 182nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.