St Scholastica's College Glebe Point vs Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 777 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Scholastica's College Glebe Point
Glebe · Independent high school · 7-12
1,044 students · ICSEA 1138
Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus
Glebe · Government high school · 11-12
798 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | St Scholastica's College Glebe Point Glebe NSW | Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus Glebe NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 539 | #36 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #129 of 1,472 | #103 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 1,044 | 798 |
| Girls / boys | 1,044 / 0 | 354 / 444 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 179 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 151 | 379 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.7 | 66.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.8 | 17.5 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Glebe 2037 | Glebe 2037 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scholastica.nsw.edu.au | sscbwattle-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus scores higher on the Success Index (77.4 vs 76.4).
- •St Scholastica's College Glebe Point has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.1).
- •St Scholastica's College Glebe Point is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 798.
- •St Scholastica's College Glebe Point is a independent school while Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus 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 Scholastica's College Glebe Point better than Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus?
On the Success Index, Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus ranks higher (77.4 vs 76.4 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 Scholastica's College Glebe Point and Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus?
About 777 m in a straight line, between Glebe and Glebe in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Scholastica's College Glebe Point has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus has 11.8.
How do St Scholastica's College Glebe Point and Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus rank in NSW?
St Scholastica's College Glebe Point is 47th of 539 and Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus is 36th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.