St Catherine's School vs St Clare's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 656 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine's School
Waverley · Independent combined · K-12
1,122 students · ICSEA 1156
St Clare's College
Waverley · Catholic high school · 7-12
773 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | St Catherine's School Waverley NSW | St Clare's College Waverley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 25% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 314 | #19 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #158 of 1,259 | #66 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,122 | 773 |
| Girls / boys | 1,122 / 0 | 773 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 137 | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | 131 | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 108.8 | 55.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 89.2 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Waverley 2024 | Waverley 2024 |
| Council area | Waverley | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stcatherines.nsw.edu.au/ | stclares.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Clare's College scores higher on the Success Index (80.3 vs 76.9).
- •St Catherine's School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Catherine's School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.9).
- •St Catherine's School is the larger school with 1,122 students compared with 773.
- •St Clare's College has grown faster over five years (30% vs 9%).
- •St Catherine's School 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 St Catherine's School better than St Clare's College?
On the Success Index, St Clare's College ranks higher (80.3 vs 76.9 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 St Catherine's School and St Clare's College?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Waverley and Waverley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Catherine's School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Clare's College has 13.9.
How do St Catherine's School and St Clare's College rank in NSW?
St Catherine's School is 56th of 314 and St Clare's College is 19th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.