Mary MacKillop Catholic College vs St Clare's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mary MacKillop Catholic College
Wakeley · Catholic high school · 7-12
843 students · ICSEA 935
St Clare's Catholic High School
Hassall Grove · Catholic high school · 7-12
618 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley NSW | St Clare's Catholic High School Hassall Grove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #499 of 539 | #362 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1360 of 1,472 | #1018 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 843 | 618 |
| Girls / boys | 843 / 0 | 321 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 151 | 123 |
| Year 12 cohort | 132 | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.2 | 53.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 13% |
| Suburb | Wakeley 2176 | Hassall Grove 2761 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mmcwakeley.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.clarehassallgrove.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Clare's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (37.2 vs 23.1).
- •St Clare's Catholic High School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Clare's Catholic High School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.6).
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic College is the larger school with 843 students compared with 618.
- •St Clare's Catholic High School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -6%).
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 Mary MacKillop Catholic College better than St Clare's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index, St Clare's Catholic High School ranks higher (37.2 vs 23.1 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 Mary MacKillop Catholic College and St Clare's Catholic High School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Wakeley and Hassall Grove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mary MacKillop Catholic College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Clare's Catholic High School has 11.6.
How do Mary MacKillop Catholic College and St Clare's Catholic High School rank in NSW?
Mary MacKillop Catholic College is 499th of 539 and St Clare's Catholic High School is 362nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.