Clancy Catholic College vs Thomas Hassall Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 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
Thomas Hassall Anglican College
Middleton Grange · Independent combined · K-12
1,721 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Clancy Catholic College West Hoxton NSW | Thomas Hassall Anglican College Middleton Grange NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #177 of 539 | #156 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #444 of 1,472 | #492 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,211 | 1,721 |
| Girls / boys | 646 / 565 | 831 / 890 |
| Foundation intake | – | 106 |
| Year 7 cohort | 210 | 169 |
| Year 12 cohort | 175 | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.0 | 124.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 63.1 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | West Hoxton 2171 | Middleton Grange 2171 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clancy.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.thac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clancy Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (62.7 vs 58.3).
- •Thomas Hassall Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thomas Hassall Anglican College is the larger school with 1,721 students compared with 1,211.
- •Clancy Catholic College is a catholic school while Thomas Hassall Anglican 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 Clancy Catholic College better than Thomas Hassall Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Clancy Catholic College ranks higher (62.7 vs 58.3 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 Thomas Hassall Anglican College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between West Hoxton and Middleton Grange 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 Thomas Hassall Anglican College has 13.9.
How do Clancy Catholic College and Thomas Hassall Anglican College rank in NSW?
Clancy Catholic College is 177th of 539 and Thomas Hassall Anglican College is 156th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.