St Paul's Catholic College vs Trinity Catholic College Goulburn
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 265 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
Trinity Catholic College Goulburn
Goulburn · Catholic high school · 7-12
714 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | St Paul's Catholic College Booragul NSW | Trinity Catholic College Goulburn Goulburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #217 of 539 | #166 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #546 of 1,472 | #419 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 636 | 714 |
| Girls / boys | 340 / 296 | 361 / 353 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | 181 |
| Year 12 cohort | 74 | 56 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.5 | 60.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Booragul 2284 | Goulburn 2580 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Goulburn Mulwaree |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | booragul.catholic.edu.au | www.trinitycollege.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity Catholic College Goulburn scores higher on the Success Index (64.2 vs 58.8).
- •St Paul's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 1025), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.8).
- •Trinity Catholic College Goulburn is the larger school with 714 students compared with 636.
- •Trinity Catholic College Goulburn has grown faster over five years (46% vs -25%).
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 Trinity Catholic College Goulburn?
On the Success Index, Trinity Catholic College Goulburn ranks higher (64.2 vs 58.8 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 Trinity Catholic College Goulburn?
About 265 km in a straight line, between Booragul and Goulburn 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 Trinity Catholic College Goulburn has 11.8.
How do St Paul's Catholic College and Trinity Catholic College Goulburn rank in NSW?
St Paul's Catholic College is 217th of 539 and Trinity Catholic College Goulburn is 166th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.