Plumpton High School vs St Clare's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Plumpton High School
Plumpton · Government high school · 7-12
1,182 students · ICSEA 966
St Clare's Catholic High School
Hassall Grove · Catholic high school · 7-12
618 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Plumpton High School Plumpton NSW | St Clare's Catholic High School Hassall Grove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 539 | #362 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #922 of 1,472 | #1018 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,182 | 618 |
| Girls / boys | 596 / 586 | 321 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 235 | 123 |
| Year 12 cohort | 132 | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.2 | 53.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 13% |
| Suburb | Plumpton 2761 | Hassall Grove 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | plumpton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.clarehassallgrove.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Plumpton High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.2 vs 37.2).
- •Plumpton High School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Clare's Catholic High School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.9).
- •Plumpton High School is the larger school with 1,182 students compared with 618.
- •Plumpton High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 11%).
- •Plumpton High School is a government school while St Clare's Catholic High School 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 Plumpton High School better than St Clare's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index, Plumpton High School ranks higher (41.2 vs 37.2 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 Plumpton High School and St Clare's Catholic High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Plumpton and Hassall Grove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Plumpton High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Clare's Catholic High School has 11.6.
How do Plumpton High School and St Clare's Catholic High School rank in NSW?
Plumpton High School is 333rd 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.