San Clemente Catholic College vs St Columban's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 191 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
San Clemente Catholic College
Mayfield · Catholic high school · 7-10
605 students · ICSEA 1038
St Columban's Primary School
Mayfield · Catholic primary · K-6
162 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | San Clemente Catholic College Mayfield NSW | St Columban's Primary School Mayfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #156 of 539 | #672 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #393 of 1,472 | #2052 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 605 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 309 | 77 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.4 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mayfield 2304 | Mayfield 2304 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.medowiecmcc.catholic.edu.au/ | mayfieldsc.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •San Clemente Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 58.5).
- •San Clemente Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •San Clemente Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.9).
- •San Clemente Catholic College is the larger school with 605 students compared with 162.
- •St Columban's Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -14%).
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 San Clemente Catholic College better than St Columban's Primary School?
On the Success Index, San Clemente Catholic College ranks higher (65.5 vs 58.5 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 San Clemente Catholic College and St Columban's Primary School?
About 191 m in a straight line, between Mayfield and Mayfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
San Clemente Catholic College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Columban's Primary School has 15.9.
How do San Clemente Catholic College and St Columban's Primary School rank in NSW?
San Clemente Catholic College is 156th of 539 and St Columban's Primary School is 672nd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.