Hassall Grove Public School vs St Clare's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 233 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hassall Grove Public School
Hassall Grove · Government primary · K-6
623 students · ICSEA 959
St Clare's Catholic High School
Hassall Grove · Catholic high school · 7-12
618 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Hassall Grove Public School Hassall Grove NSW | St Clare's Catholic High School Hassall Grove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1387 of 1,619 | #362 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4252 of 4,908 | #1018 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 623 | 618 |
| Girls / boys | 279 / 344 | 321 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 123 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.5 | 53.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 13% |
| Suburb | Hassall Grove 2761 | Hassall Grove 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hassallgro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.clarehassallgrove.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Clare's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (37.2 vs 28.3).
- •St Clare's Catholic High School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Clare's Catholic High School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.6).
- •Hassall Grove Public School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 618.
- •St Clare's Catholic High School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -11%).
- •Hassall Grove Public School is a government school while St Clare's Catholic High 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 Hassall Grove Public School better than St Clare's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index, St Clare's Catholic High School ranks higher (37.2 vs 28.3 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 Hassall Grove Public School and St Clare's Catholic High School?
About 233 m in a straight line, between Hassall Grove and Hassall Grove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hassall Grove Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Clare's Catholic High School has 11.6.
How do Hassall Grove Public School and St Clare's Catholic High School rank in NSW?
Hassall Grove Public School is 1387th of 1,619 and St Clare's Catholic High School is 362nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.