St Clare's Catholic High School vs St Francis of Assisi Primary 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.
St Clare's Catholic High School
Hassall Grove · Catholic high school · 7-12
618 students · ICSEA 963
St Francis of Assisi Primary School
Glendenning · Catholic primary · K-6
480 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | St Clare's Catholic High School Hassall Grove NSW | St Francis of Assisi Primary School Glendenning NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #362 of 539 | #437 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1018 of 1,472 | #1329 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 618 | 480 |
| Girls / boys | 321 / 297 | 234 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | – | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 66 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.1 | 35.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 16.5 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 6% |
| Suburb | Hassall Grove 2761 | Glendenning 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clarehassallgrove.catholic.edu.au | www.stfrancisglendenning.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.6 vs 37.2).
- •St Francis of Assisi Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Clare's Catholic High School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.4).
- •St Clare's Catholic High School is the larger school with 618 students compared with 480.
- •St Francis of Assisi Primary School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 11%).
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 Clare's Catholic High School better than St Francis of Assisi Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis of Assisi Primary School ranks higher (66.6 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 St Clare's Catholic High School and St Francis of Assisi Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hassall Grove and Glendenning in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Clare's Catholic High School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis of Assisi Primary School has 13.4.
How do St Clare's Catholic High School and St Francis of Assisi Primary School rank in NSW?
St Clare's Catholic High School is 362nd of 539 and St Francis of Assisi Primary School is 437th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.