St Patrick's College Campbelltown vs Thomas Reddall High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km 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
Thomas Reddall High School
Ambarvale · Government high school · 7-12
488 students · ICSEA 908
| Measure | St Patrick's College Campbelltown Campbelltown NSW | Thomas Reddall High School Ambarvale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #207 of 539 | #484 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #518 of 1,472 | #1323 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 698 | 488 |
| Girls / boys | 698 / 0 | 238 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 137 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 110 | 60 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 908 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.8 | 53.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.8 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 19% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Ambarvale 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.saintpatricks.nsw.edu.au/ | thomasredd-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's College Campbelltown scores higher on the Success Index (59.9 vs 24.6).
- •St Patrick's College Campbelltown has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thomas Reddall High School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.2).
- •St Patrick's College Campbelltown is the larger school with 698 students compared with 488.
- •St Patrick's College Campbelltown is a independent school while Thomas Reddall High 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 Patrick's College Campbelltown better than Thomas Reddall High School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's College Campbelltown ranks higher (59.9 vs 24.6 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 Patrick's College Campbelltown and Thomas Reddall High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Ambarvale 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 Thomas Reddall High School has 9.2.
How do St Patrick's College Campbelltown and Thomas Reddall High School rank in NSW?
St Patrick's College Campbelltown is 207th of 539 and Thomas Reddall High School is 484th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.