St Clare's College vs St Edmund's College Canberra
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 305 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Clare's College
Griffith · Catholic high school · 7-12
887 students · ICSEA 1087
St Edmund's College Canberra
Griffith · Independent combined · 4-12
935 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | St Clare's College Griffith ACT | St Edmund's College Canberra Griffith ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 27 | #14 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #373 of 1,472 | #348 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | 4-12 |
| Students | 887 | 935 |
| Girls / boys | 887 / 0 | 0 / 935 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | 166 |
| Year 12 cohort | 130 | 78 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.2 | 71.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 31.5 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Griffith 2603 | Griffith 2603 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stcc.act.edu.au/ | sec.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.3 vs 65.8).
- •St Clare's College has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 1080), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Edmund's College Canberra has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.8).
- •St Edmund's College Canberra is the larger school with 935 students compared with 887.
- •St Edmund's College Canberra has grown faster over five years (26% vs -15%).
- •St Clare's College is a catholic school while St Edmund's College Canberra is an independent 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Dickson
Frequently asked questions
Is St Clare's College better than St Edmund's College Canberra?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Clare's College and St Edmund's College Canberra?
About 305 m in a straight line, between Griffith and Griffith in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Clare's College has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Edmund's College Canberra has 13.1.
How do St Clare's College and St Edmund's College Canberra rank in ACT?
St Clare's College is 22nd of 27 and St Edmund's College Canberra is 14th of 23 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.