Bidwill Public School vs St Clare's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bidwill Public School
Bidwill · Government primary · P-6
410 students · ICSEA 825
St Clare's Catholic High School
Hassall Grove · Catholic high school · 7-12
618 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Bidwill Public School Bidwill NSW | St Clare's Catholic High School Hassall Grove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1410 of 1,619 | #362 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4304 of 4,908 | #1018 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | P-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 410 | 618 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 209 | 321 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 123 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 825 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.3 | 53.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 13% |
| Suburb | Bidwill 2770 | Hassall Grove 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bidwill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.clarehassallgrove.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Clare's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (37.2 vs 27.6).
- •St Clare's Catholic High School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 825), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bidwill Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.6).
- •St Clare's Catholic High School is the larger school with 618 students compared with 410.
- •Bidwill Public School is a government school while St Clare's Catholic High 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 Bidwill Public School better than St Clare's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index, St Clare's Catholic High School ranks higher (37.2 vs 27.6 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 Bidwill Public School and St Clare's Catholic High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bidwill and Hassall Grove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bidwill Public School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Clare's Catholic High School has 11.6.
How do Bidwill Public School and St Clare's Catholic High School rank in NSW?
Bidwill Public School is 1410th of 1,619 and St Clare's Catholic High School is 362nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.