Marist College Eastwood vs St Clare's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 20 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marist College Eastwood
Eastwood · Catholic high school · 7-12
976 students · ICSEA 1119
St Clare's College
Waverley · Catholic high school · 7-12
773 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Marist College Eastwood Eastwood NSW | St Clare's College Waverley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 539 | #19 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #160 of 1,472 | #66 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 976 | 773 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 976 | 773 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | 152 | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.2 | 55.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Eastwood 2122 | Waverley 2024 |
| Council area | Ryde | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | maristeastwood.syd.catholic.edu.au | stclares.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Clare's College scores higher on the Success Index (80.3 vs 75.3).
- •Marist College Eastwood has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marist College Eastwood is the larger school with 976 students compared with 773.
- •St Clare's College has grown faster over five years (30% vs 12%).
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 Marist College Eastwood better than St Clare's College?
On the Success Index, St Clare's College ranks higher (80.3 vs 75.3 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 Marist College Eastwood and St Clare's College?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Eastwood and Waverley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marist College Eastwood has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Clare's College has 13.9.
How do Marist College Eastwood and St Clare's College rank in NSW?
Marist College Eastwood is 56th of 539 and St Clare's College is 19th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.