St Joseph's Catholic High School vs Tullimbar Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic High School
Albion Park · Catholic high school · 7-12
736 students · ICSEA 1029
Tullimbar Public School
Tullimbar · Government primary · K-6
483 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic High School Albion Park NSW | Tullimbar Public School Tullimbar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #182 of 539 | #913 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #453 of 1,472 | #2822 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 736 | 483 |
| Girls / boys | 366 / 370 | 224 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 67 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.6 | 29.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.5 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Albion Park 2527 | Tullimbar 2527 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjchsdow.catholic.edu.au | tullimbar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 48.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic High School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic High School is the larger school with 736 students compared with 483.
- •Tullimbar Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 8%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic High School is a catholic school while Tullimbar Public School 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 Joseph's Catholic High School better than Tullimbar Public School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic High School ranks higher (62.5 vs 48.3 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 Joseph's Catholic High School and Tullimbar Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Albion Park and Tullimbar in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Catholic High School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tullimbar Public School has 16.6.
How do St Joseph's Catholic High School and Tullimbar Public School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Catholic High School is 182nd of 539 and Tullimbar Public School is 913th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.