Elizabeth Macarthur High School vs St Clare's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Macarthur High School
Narellan · Government high school · 7-12
1,400 students · ICSEA 1014
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Narellan Vale · Catholic primary · K-6
685 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Elizabeth Macarthur High School Narellan NSW | St Clare's Catholic Primary School Narellan Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #267 of 539 | #690 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #698 of 1,472 | #2105 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,400 | 685 |
| Girls / boys | 713 / 687 | 378 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | – | 116 |
| Year 7 cohort | 266 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 176 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.9 | 37.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Narellan 2567 | Narellan Vale 2567 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | elizabeth-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.scnvdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.8 vs 51.8).
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.2).
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School is the larger school with 1,400 students compared with 685.
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 6%).
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School is a government school while St Clare'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 Elizabeth Macarthur High School better than St Clare's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Clare's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (57.8 vs 51.8 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 Elizabeth Macarthur High School and St Clare's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Narellan and Narellan Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elizabeth Macarthur High School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Clare's Catholic Primary School has 18.2.
How do Elizabeth Macarthur High School and St Clare's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Elizabeth Macarthur High School is 267th of 539 and St Clare's Catholic Primary School is 690th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.