St Patrick's College Campbelltown vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 392 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's College Campbelltown
Campbelltown · Independent high school · 7-12
698 students · ICSEA 1049
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Campbelltown · Catholic primary · K-6
341 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | St Patrick's College Campbelltown Campbelltown NSW | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #207 of 539 | #626 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #518 of 1,472 | #1904 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 698 | 341 |
| Girls / boys | 698 / 0 | 191 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 137 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 110 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.8 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.8 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.saintpatricks.nsw.edu.au/ | www.stmdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (59.9 vs 60.3).
- •St Patrick's College Campbelltown has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's College Campbelltown has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.1).
- •St Patrick's College Campbelltown is the larger school with 698 students compared with 341.
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -2%).
- •St Patrick's College Campbelltown is a independent school while St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Patrick's College Campbelltown better than St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Patrick's College Campbelltown and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 392 m in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Patrick's College Campbelltown has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has 16.1.
How do St Patrick's College Campbelltown and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Patrick's College Campbelltown is 207th of 539 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 626th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.