Magdalene Catholic College vs San Clemente Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 157 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Magdalene Catholic College
Smeaton Grange · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,137 students · ICSEA 1039
San Clemente Catholic College
Mayfield · Catholic high school · 7-10
605 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Magdalene Catholic College Smeaton Grange NSW | San Clemente Catholic College Mayfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #224 of 539 | #156 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #575 of 1,472 | #393 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 1,137 | 605 |
| Girls / boys | 629 / 508 | 296 / 309 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 208 | 142 |
| Year 12 cohort | 153 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.9 | 53.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Smeaton Grange 2567 | Mayfield 2304 |
| Council area | Camden | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mccdow.catholic.edu.au/ | www.medowiecmcc.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •San Clemente Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 57.3).
- •Magdalene Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •San Clemente Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.2).
- •Magdalene Catholic College is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 605.
- •Magdalene Catholic College has grown faster over five years (9% 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 Magdalene Catholic College better than San Clemente Catholic College?
On the Success Index, San Clemente Catholic College ranks higher (65.5 vs 57.3 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 Magdalene Catholic College and San Clemente Catholic College?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Smeaton Grange and Mayfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Magdalene Catholic College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and San Clemente Catholic College has 11.3.
How do Magdalene Catholic College and San Clemente Catholic College rank in NSW?
Magdalene Catholic College is 224th of 539 and San Clemente Catholic College is 156th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.