St Patrick's College Sutherland vs The Jannali 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 Sutherland
Sutherland · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,227 students · ICSEA 1093
The Jannali High School
Jannali · Government high school · 7-12
925 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | St Patrick's College Sutherland Sutherland NSW | The Jannali High School Jannali NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #129 of 539 | #222 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #320 of 1,472 | #562 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,227 | 925 |
| Girls / boys | 623 / 604 | 433 / 492 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 201 | 122 |
| Year 12 cohort | 199 | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.7 | 65.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Sutherland 2232 | Jannali 2226 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | spcsutherland.syd.catholic.edu.au | jannali-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's College Sutherland scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 57.9).
- •St Patrick's College Sutherland has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's College Sutherland is the larger school with 1,227 students compared with 925.
- •St Patrick's College Sutherland is a catholic school while The Jannali 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 Sutherland better than The Jannali High School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's College Sutherland ranks higher (68.3 vs 57.9 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 The Jannali High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sutherland and Jannali 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 The Jannali High School has 14.1.
How do St Patrick's College Sutherland and The Jannali High School rank in NSW?
St Patrick's College Sutherland is 129th of 539 and The Jannali High School is 222nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.