Nhill College vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nhill College
Nhill · Government combined · Prep-12
239 students · ICSEA 940
St Patrick's School
Nhill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
56 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Nhill College Nhill VIC | St Patrick's School Nhill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #212 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #979 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 239 | 56 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 117 | 31 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | 27 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +75% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Nhill 3418 | Nhill 3418 |
| Council area | Hindmarsh | Hindmarsh |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.nhillcollege.vic.edu.au | www.spnhill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nhill College scores higher on the Success Index (34.1 vs 32.5).
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nhill College has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.2).
- •Nhill College is the larger school with 239 students compared with 56.
- •St Patrick's School has grown faster over five years (75% vs 0%).
- •Nhill College is a government school while St Patrick's School 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 Nhill College better than St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, Nhill College ranks higher (34.1 vs 32.5 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 Nhill College and St Patrick's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Nhill and Nhill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nhill College has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 12.2.
How do Nhill College and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
Nhill College is 212th of 239 and St Patrick's School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.