St Paul's Catholic College vs Teralba Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul's Catholic College
Booragul · Catholic high school · 7-12
636 students · ICSEA 1026
Teralba Public School
Teralba · Government primary · K-6
111 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | St Paul's Catholic College Booragul NSW | Teralba Public School Teralba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #217 of 539 | #1128 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #546 of 1,472 | #3532 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 636 | 111 |
| Girls / boys | 340 / 296 | 55 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | – | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 74 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.5 | 7.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 24% |
| Suburb | Booragul 2284 | Teralba 2284 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | booragul.catholic.edu.au | teralba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (58.8 vs 38.6).
- •St Paul's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.4).
- •St Paul's Catholic College is the larger school with 636 students compared with 111.
- •Teralba Public School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -25%).
- •St Paul's Catholic College is a catholic school while Teralba 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 Paul's Catholic College better than Teralba Public School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Catholic College ranks higher (58.8 vs 38.6 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 Paul's Catholic College and Teralba Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Booragul and Teralba in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Paul's Catholic College has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Teralba Public School has 14.4.
How do St Paul's Catholic College and Teralba Public School rank in NSW?
St Paul's Catholic College is 217th of 539 and Teralba Public School is 1128th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.