St Patrick's College Sutherland vs Sutherland North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's College Sutherland
Sutherland · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,227 students · ICSEA 1093
Sutherland North Public School
Sutherland · Government primary · K-6
225 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | St Patrick's College Sutherland Sutherland NSW | Sutherland North Public School Sutherland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #129 of 539 | #570 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #320 of 1,472 | #1751 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,227 | 225 |
| Girls / boys | 623 / 604 | 115 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 201 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 199 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.7 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Sutherland 2232 | Sutherland 2232 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | spcsutherland.syd.catholic.edu.au | sutherlann-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's College Sutherland scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 62.0).
- •St Patrick's College Sutherland has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's College Sutherland has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.0).
- •St Patrick's College Sutherland is the larger school with 1,227 students compared with 225.
- •St Patrick's College Sutherland has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -13%).
- •St Patrick's College Sutherland is a catholic school while Sutherland North 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 Patrick's College Sutherland better than Sutherland North Public School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's College Sutherland ranks higher (68.3 vs 62.0 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 Sutherland and Sutherland North Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sutherland and Sutherland in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Patrick's College Sutherland has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sutherland North Public School has 17.0.
How do St Patrick's College Sutherland and Sutherland North Public School rank in NSW?
St Patrick's College Sutherland is 129th of 539 and Sutherland North Public School is 570th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.