Al-Faisal College - Liverpool vs Clancy Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Faisal College - Liverpool
Austral · Independent combined · K-12
1,573 students · ICSEA 1097
Clancy Catholic College
West Hoxton · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,211 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Al-Faisal College - Liverpool Austral NSW | Clancy Catholic College West Hoxton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 314 | #177 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #287 of 1,259 | #444 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,573 | 1,211 |
| Girls / boys | 824 / 749 | 646 / 565 |
| Foundation intake | 120 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 124 | 210 |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | 175 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +94% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.9 | 90.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Austral 2179 | West Hoxton 2171 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alfaisalcollege.com/ | clancy.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Al-Faisal College - Liverpool scores higher on the Success Index (68.8 vs 62.7).
- •Al-Faisal College - Liverpool has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clancy Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.5).
- •Al-Faisal College - Liverpool is the larger school with 1,573 students compared with 1,211.
- •Al-Faisal College - Liverpool has grown faster over five years (94% vs -1%).
- •Al-Faisal College - Liverpool is a independent school while Clancy Catholic College 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 Al-Faisal College - Liverpool better than Clancy Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Al-Faisal College - Liverpool ranks higher (68.8 vs 62.7 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 Al-Faisal College - Liverpool and Clancy Catholic College?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Austral and West Hoxton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al-Faisal College - Liverpool has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clancy Catholic College has 13.5.
How do Al-Faisal College - Liverpool and Clancy Catholic College rank in NSW?
Al-Faisal College - Liverpool is 97th of 314 and Clancy Catholic College is 177th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.