St Peter's Catholic College vs Wyong Creek Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 7.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Peter's Catholic College
Tuggerah · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,078 students · ICSEA 1045
Wyong Creek Public School
Wyong Creek · Government primary · K-6
94 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | St Peter's Catholic College Tuggerah NSW | Wyong Creek Public School Wyong Creek NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #158 of 539 | #1107 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #398 of 1,472 | #3461 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,078 | 94 |
| Girls / boys | 594 / 484 | 49 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | – | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 229 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 122 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.2 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 13% |
| Suburb | Tuggerah 2259 | Wyong Creek 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stpetersdbb.catholic.edu.au | wyongcreek-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (65.3 vs 39.5).
- •St Peter's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.1).
- •St Peter's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 94.
- •St Peter's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (25% vs 11%).
- •St Peter's Catholic College is a catholic school while Wyong Creek 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 Peter's Catholic College better than Wyong Creek Public School?
On the Success Index, St Peter's Catholic College ranks higher (65.3 vs 39.5 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 Peter's Catholic College and Wyong Creek Public School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Tuggerah and Wyong Creek in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Peter's Catholic College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wyong Creek Public School has 18.1.
How do St Peter's Catholic College and Wyong Creek Public School rank in NSW?
St Peter's Catholic College is 158th of 539 and Wyong Creek Public School is 1107th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.