St Thomas Aquinas Primary School vs Winmalee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas Aquinas Primary School
Springwood · Catholic primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1095
Winmalee High School
Winmalee · Government high school · 7-12
698 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | St Thomas Aquinas Primary School Springwood NSW | Winmalee High School Winmalee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #396 of 1,619 | #250 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1227 of 4,908 | #662 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 368 | 698 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 188 | 355 / 343 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 110 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 102 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 54.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Springwood 2777 | Winmalee 2777 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.staspringwood.catholic.edu.au | winmalee-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas Aquinas Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 53.8).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Winmalee High School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.7).
- •Winmalee High School is the larger school with 698 students compared with 368.
- •St Thomas Aquinas Primary School is a catholic school while Winmalee High 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 Thomas Aquinas Primary School better than Winmalee High School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas Aquinas Primary School ranks higher (67.8 vs 53.8 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 Thomas Aquinas Primary School and Winmalee High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Springwood and Winmalee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Thomas Aquinas Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Winmalee High School has 12.8.
How do St Thomas Aquinas Primary School and Winmalee High School rank in NSW?
St Thomas Aquinas Primary School is 396th of 1,619 and Winmalee High School is 250th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.