Clancy Catholic College vs Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clancy Catholic College
West Hoxton · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,211 students · ICSEA 1054
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Carnes Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
669 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Clancy Catholic College West Hoxton NSW | Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Carnes Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #177 of 539 | #731 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #444 of 1,472 | #2232 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,211 | 669 |
| Girls / boys | 646 / 565 | 343 / 326 |
| Foundation intake | – | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | 210 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 175 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 19.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.0 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | West Hoxton 2171 | Carnes Hill 2171 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clancy.syd.catholic.edu.au | hscarneshill.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clancy Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (62.7 vs 56.3).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clancy Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 19.2).
- •Clancy Catholic College is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 669.
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 Clancy Catholic College better than Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Clancy Catholic College ranks higher (62.7 vs 56.3 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 Clancy Catholic College and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between West Hoxton and Carnes Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clancy Catholic College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has 19.2.
How do Clancy Catholic College and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Clancy Catholic College is 177th of 539 and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is 731st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.