Freeman Catholic College vs San Clemente Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 137 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Freeman Catholic College
Bonnyrigg Heights · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,411 students · ICSEA 1038
San Clemente Catholic College
Mayfield · Catholic high school · 7-10
605 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights NSW | San Clemente Catholic College Mayfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #249 of 539 | #156 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #658 of 1,472 | #393 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 1,411 | 605 |
| Girls / boys | 729 / 682 | 296 / 309 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 240 | 142 |
| Year 12 cohort | 223 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 99.6 | 53.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Bonnyrigg Heights 2177 | Mayfield 2304 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | freemanbonnyrigg.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.medowiecmcc.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •San Clemente Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 53.9).
- •San Clemente Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.2).
- •Freeman Catholic College is the larger school with 1,411 students compared with 605.
- •Freeman Catholic College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -14%).
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 Freeman Catholic College better than San Clemente Catholic College?
On the Success Index, San Clemente Catholic College ranks higher (65.5 vs 53.9 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 Freeman Catholic College and San Clemente Catholic College?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Bonnyrigg Heights and Mayfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Freeman Catholic College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and San Clemente Catholic College has 11.3.
How do Freeman Catholic College and San Clemente Catholic College rank in NSW?
Freeman Catholic College is 249th of 539 and San Clemente Catholic College is 156th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.