San Clemente Catholic College vs St Dominic's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 60 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 Dominic's Catholic College
Mayfield · Catholic special · U
43 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | San Clemente Catholic College Mayfield NSW | St Dominic's Catholic College Mayfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #156 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #393 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-10 | U |
| Students | 605 | 43 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 309 | 10 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 2.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.4 | 16.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 16% |
| Suburb | Mayfield 2304 | Mayfield 2304 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.medowiecmcc.catholic.edu.au/ | mayfieldsd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •San Clemente Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Dominic's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (2.6 vs 11.3).
- •San Clemente Catholic College is the larger school with 605 students compared with 43.
- •St Dominic's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (26% vs -14%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Belmont
Frequently asked questions
Is San Clemente Catholic College better than St Dominic's Catholic College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are San Clemente Catholic College and St Dominic's Catholic College?
About 60 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 Dominic's Catholic College has 2.6.
How do San Clemente Catholic College and St Dominic's Catholic College rank in NSW?
San Clemente Catholic College is 156th of 539 and St Dominic's Catholic College is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.