St John's Catholic Primary School vs Trinity Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 262 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Catholic Primary School
Auburn · Catholic primary · K-6
353 students · ICSEA 1032
Trinity Catholic College
Auburn · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,313 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | St John's Catholic Primary School Auburn NSW | Trinity Catholic College Auburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #610 of 1,619 | #238 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1862 of 4,908 | #624 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 353 | 1,313 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 201 | 644 / 669 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 246 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 194 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 103.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 28.8 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Auburn 2144 | Auburn 2144 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stjauburn.syd.catholic.edu.au | trinity.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.8 vs 55.1).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trinity Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.3).
- •Trinity Catholic College is the larger school with 1,313 students compared with 353.
- •St John's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 4%).
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's Catholic Primary School better than Trinity Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St John's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.8 vs 55.1 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's Catholic Primary School and Trinity Catholic College?
About 262 m in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St John's Catholic Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity Catholic College has 12.7.
How do St John's Catholic Primary School and Trinity Catholic College rank in NSW?
St John's Catholic Primary School is 610th of 1,619 and Trinity Catholic College is 238th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.