St Clare's Catholic High School vs St Joseph's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 174 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 Joseph's Catholic College
Aberdeen · Catholic high school · 7-12
685 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | St Clare's Catholic High School Hassall Grove NSW | St Joseph's Catholic College Aberdeen NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #362 of 539 | #321 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1018 of 1,472 | #881 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 618 | 685 |
| Girls / boys | 321 / 297 | 318 / 367 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | 147 |
| Year 12 cohort | 66 | 76 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.1 | 69.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 17.6 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 12% |
| Suburb | Hassall Grove 2761 | Aberdeen 2336 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Upper Hunter |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.clarehassallgrove.catholic.edu.au | www.aberdeen.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (43.2 vs 37.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic College is the larger school with 685 students compared with 618.
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 Joseph's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic College ranks higher (43.2 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 Joseph's Catholic College?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Hassall Grove and Aberdeen 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 Joseph's Catholic College has 9.9.
How do St Clare's Catholic High School and St Joseph's Catholic College rank in NSW?
St Clare's Catholic High School is 362nd of 539 and St Joseph's Catholic College is 321st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.