Moriah College vs St Clare's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 833 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moriah College
Bondi Junction · Independent combined · K-12
1,339 students · ICSEA 1141
St Clare's College
Waverley · Catholic high school · 7-12
773 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Moriah College Bondi Junction NSW | St Clare's College Waverley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 25% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 314 | #19 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #168 of 1,259 | #66 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,339 | 773 |
| Girls / boys | 659 / 680 | 773 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 132 | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | 111 | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 139.7 | 55.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 114.0 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bondi Junction 2022 | Waverley 2024 |
| Council area | Waverley | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.moriah.nsw.edu.au/ | stclares.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Clare's College scores higher on the Success Index (80.3 vs 76.0).
- •Moriah College has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moriah College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.9).
- •Moriah College is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 773.
- •St Clare's College has grown faster over five years (30% vs -9%).
- •Moriah College is a independent school while St Clare's College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Moriah College better than St Clare's College?
On the Success Index, St Clare's College ranks higher (80.3 vs 76.0 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 Moriah College and St Clare's College?
About 833 m in a straight line, between Bondi Junction and Waverley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moriah College has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Clare's College has 13.9.
How do Moriah College and St Clare's College rank in NSW?
Moriah College is 59th of 314 and St Clare's College is 19th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.