Claremont College vs St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 782 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Claremont College
Randwick · Independent primary · K-6
265 students · ICSEA 1201
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Coogee · Catholic primary · K-6
205 students · ICSEA 1159
| Measure | Claremont College Randwick NSW | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coogee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 1,619 | #4 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #23 of 4,908 | #28 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 265 | 205 |
| Girls / boys | 135 / 130 | 120 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1201 | 1159 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 79% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 16.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Randwick 2031 | Coogee 2034 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.claremont.nsw.edu.au | stbcoogee.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (86.1 vs 85.8).
- •Claremont College has the higher ICSEA (1201 vs 1159), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Claremont College is the larger school with 265 students compared with 205.
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -27%).
- •Claremont College is a independent school while St Brigid's Catholic Primary 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 Claremont College better than St Brigid's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Claremont College and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School?
About 782 m in a straight line, between Randwick and Coogee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Claremont College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has 12.8.
How do Claremont College and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Claremont College is 3rd of 1,619 and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is 4th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.