Brigidine College Randwick vs Claremont College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 117 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brigidine College Randwick
Randwick · Catholic high school · 7-12
851 students · ICSEA 1114
Claremont College
Randwick · Independent primary · K-6
265 students · ICSEA 1201
| Measure | Brigidine College Randwick Randwick NSW | Claremont College Randwick NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #103 of 539 | #3 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #271 of 1,472 | #23 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 851 | 265 |
| Girls / boys | 851 / 0 | 135 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | – | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | 153 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1201 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 79% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.8 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 14.3 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Randwick 2031 | Randwick 2031 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bcrandwick.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.claremont.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Claremont College scores higher on the Success Index (86.1 vs 70.7).
- •Claremont College has the higher ICSEA (1201 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Claremont College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.6).
- •Brigidine College Randwick is the larger school with 851 students compared with 265.
- •Brigidine College Randwick has grown faster over five years (1% vs -27%).
- •Brigidine College Randwick is a catholic school while Claremont College 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brigidine College Randwick better than Claremont College?
On the Success Index, Claremont College ranks higher (86.1 vs 70.7 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 Brigidine College Randwick and Claremont College?
About 117 m in a straight line, between Randwick and Randwick in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brigidine College Randwick has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Claremont College has 12.7.
How do Brigidine College Randwick and Claremont College rank in NSW?
Brigidine College Randwick is 103rd of 539 and Claremont College is 3rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.