Hennessy Catholic College vs St Clare's High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 474 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hennessy Catholic College
Young · Catholic high school · 7-12
426 students · ICSEA 1012
St Clare's High School
Taree · Catholic high school · 7-12
630 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Hennessy Catholic College Young NSW | St Clare's High School Taree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #227 of 539 | #210 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #583 of 1,472 | #531 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 426 | 630 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 225 | 302 / 328 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | 79 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 59.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 19.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 12% |
| Suburb | Young 2594 | Taree 2430 |
| Council area | Hilltops | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hccy.nsw.edu.au | www.tareesc.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Clare's High School scores higher on the Success Index (59.4 vs 57.0).
- •St Clare's High School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.3).
- •St Clare's High School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 426.
- •St Clare's High School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -11%).
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 Hennessy Catholic College better than St Clare's High School?
On the Success Index, St Clare's High School ranks higher (59.4 vs 57.0 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 Hennessy Catholic College and St Clare's High School?
About 474 km in a straight line, between Young and Taree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hennessy Catholic College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Clare's High School has 10.6.
How do Hennessy Catholic College and St Clare's High School rank in NSW?
Hennessy Catholic College is 227th of 539 and St Clare's High School is 210th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.