Richard Johnson Anglican College vs St Clare's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Johnson Anglican College
Oakhurst · Independent combined · K-12
1,028 students · ICSEA 1072
St Clare's Catholic High School
Hassall Grove · Catholic high school · 7-12
618 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Richard Johnson Anglican College Oakhurst NSW | St Clare's Catholic High School Hassall Grove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #174 of 314 | #362 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #558 of 1,259 | #1018 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,028 | 618 |
| Girls / boys | 529 / 499 | 321 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | 123 |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.3 | 53.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 13% |
| Suburb | Oakhurst 2761 | Hassall Grove 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rjas.nsw.edu.au | www.clarehassallgrove.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Richard Johnson Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (54.4 vs 37.2).
- •Richard Johnson Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Clare's Catholic High School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.7).
- •Richard Johnson Anglican College is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 618.
- •St Clare's Catholic High School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -7%).
- •Richard Johnson Anglican College is a independent 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 Richard Johnson Anglican College better than St Clare's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index, Richard Johnson Anglican College ranks higher (54.4 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 Richard Johnson Anglican College and St Clare's Catholic High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oakhurst and Hassall Grove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Richard Johnson Anglican College has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Clare's Catholic High School has 11.6.
How do Richard Johnson Anglican College and St Clare's Catholic High School rank in NSW?
Richard Johnson Anglican College is 174th of 314 and St Clare's Catholic High School is 362nd of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.