Magdalene Catholic College vs St Clare's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 998 m 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
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Narellan Vale · Catholic primary · K-6
685 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Magdalene Catholic College Smeaton Grange NSW | St Clare's Catholic Primary School Narellan Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #224 of 539 | #690 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #575 of 1,472 | #2105 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,137 | 685 |
| Girls / boys | 629 / 508 | 378 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | – | 116 |
| Year 7 cohort | 208 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 153 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.9 | 37.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Smeaton Grange 2567 | Narellan Vale 2567 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mccdow.catholic.edu.au/ | www.scnvdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.3 vs 57.8).
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Magdalene Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.2).
- •Magdalene Catholic College is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 685.
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 9%).
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 St Clare's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Magdalene Catholic College and St Clare's Catholic Primary School?
About 998 m in a straight line, between Smeaton Grange and Narellan Vale 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 St Clare's Catholic Primary School has 18.2.
How do Magdalene Catholic College and St Clare's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Magdalene Catholic College is 224th 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.