Callaghan College Waratah Campus vs San Clemente Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Callaghan College Waratah Campus
Waratah · Government high school · 7-10
848 students · ICSEA 957
San Clemente Catholic College
Mayfield · Catholic high school · 7-10
605 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Callaghan College Waratah Campus Waratah NSW | San Clemente Catholic College Mayfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #320 of 539 | #156 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #880 of 1,472 | #393 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-10 |
| Students | 848 | 605 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 472 | 296 / 309 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 224 | 142 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.1 | 53.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 9% |
| Suburb | Waratah 2298 | Mayfield 2304 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | waratah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.medowiecmcc.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •San Clemente Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 43.2).
- •San Clemente Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •San Clemente Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.1).
- •Callaghan College Waratah Campus is the larger school with 848 students compared with 605.
- •Callaghan College Waratah Campus has grown faster over five years (0% vs -14%).
- •Callaghan College Waratah Campus is a government school while San Clemente 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 Callaghan College Waratah Campus better than San Clemente Catholic College?
On the Success Index, San Clemente Catholic College ranks higher (65.5 vs 43.2 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 Callaghan College Waratah Campus and San Clemente Catholic College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Waratah and Mayfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Callaghan College Waratah Campus has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and San Clemente Catholic College has 11.3.
How do Callaghan College Waratah Campus and San Clemente Catholic College rank in NSW?
Callaghan College Waratah Campus is 320th of 539 and San Clemente Catholic College is 156th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.