St Joseph's Catholic College vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 429 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic College
East Gosford · Catholic high school · 7-12
802 students · ICSEA 1075
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
East Gosford · Catholic primary · K-6
384 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic College East Gosford NSW | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School East Gosford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #65 of 539 | #324 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #181 of 1,472 | #1070 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 802 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 802 / 0 | 190 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 158 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 121 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.7 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | East Gosford 2250 | East Gosford 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjccdbb.catholic.edu.au | www.spegdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 69.4).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.9).
- •St Joseph's Catholic College is the larger school with 802 students compared with 384.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% 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 Joseph's Catholic College better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic College ranks higher (74.4 vs 69.4 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 Joseph's Catholic College and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 429 m in a straight line, between East Gosford and East Gosford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Catholic College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has 17.9.
How do St Joseph's Catholic College and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Catholic College is 65th of 539 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 324th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.