St Paul's Grammar School vs Xavier College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul's Grammar School
Cranebrook · Independent combined · K-12
824 students · ICSEA 1121
Xavier College
Llandilo · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,185 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | St Paul's Grammar School Cranebrook NSW | Xavier College Llandilo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #85 of 314 | #200 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #252 of 1,259 | #500 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 824 | 1,185 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 432 | 604 / 581 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | 241 |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | 112 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.3 | 88.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 60.2 | 30.1 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Cranebrook 2749 | Llandilo 2747 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stpauls.nsw.edu.au | www.xavierllandilo.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (70.7 vs 60.7).
- •St Paul's Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1025), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.3).
- •Xavier College is the larger school with 1,185 students compared with 824.
- •Xavier College has grown faster over five years (15% vs -2%).
- •St Paul's Grammar School is a independent school while Xavier College is a catholic 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 Grammar School better than Xavier College?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Grammar School ranks higher (70.7 vs 60.7 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 Grammar School and Xavier College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Cranebrook and Llandilo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Paul's Grammar School has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Xavier College has 13.3.
How do St Paul's Grammar School and Xavier College rank in NSW?
St Paul's Grammar School is 85th of 314 and Xavier College is 200th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.