Head-to-head · 2026
St Edward's College vs St Joseph's Catholic College
Side-by-side 2026 comparison: fees, ICSEA, sector, gender, programs and boarding. Both in Central Coast. Sourced from each school's published schedule and ACARA MySchool. Verified 11 June 2026.
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At a glance
The headline differences
- Sector: St Edward's College is Catholic (Edmund Rice); St Joseph's Catholic College is Catholic (Josephite, Systemic).
- Gender: St Edward's College is boys; St Joseph's Catholic College is girls.
- St Joseph's Catholic College is the older school (est. 1910 vs 1953).
- Both schools are in Central Coast, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | St Edward's College | St Joseph's Catholic College |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | East Gosford, Central Coast | East Gosford, Central Coast |
| Sector | Catholic (Edmund Rice) | Catholic (Josephite, Systemic) |
| Gender | boys | girls |
| Year levels | Year 5-Year 12 | Year 7-Year 12 |
| ICSEA | 1066 | 1063 |
| Year 12 fee | $9,810 | on request |
| Year 7 fee | $8,260 | on request |
| Boarding | Day school | Day school |
| Founded | 1953 | 1910 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic (Edmund Rice tradition) | Roman Catholic (Josephite Sisters tradition) |
All fees verified 11 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).
St Edward's College
Standout strengths
- ›Trade Training Programs: hospitality, construction, metal fabrication workshops
- ›Football Academy and Mock Trial programs
- ›The Bungaree Indigenous education pathway and Waterford Service Learning program
Catholic (Edmund Rice) boys school in East Gosford, Central Coast. Trade Training Programs: hospitality, construction, metal fabrication workshops.
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Standout strengths
- ›Sisters of St Joseph Josephite tradition: Compassion, Hope, Justice, Respect values
- ›Strong creative arts, STEM, media & film studies programs
- ›829 students with 1:12 student-to-teacher ratio
Catholic (Josephite, Systemic) girls school in East Gosford, Central Coast. Sisters of St Joseph Josephite tradition: Compassion, Hope, Justice, Respect values.
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