St Clare's High School vs Taree High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Clare's High School
Taree · Catholic high school · 7-12
630 students · ICSEA 1012
Taree High School
Taree · Government high school · 7-12
623 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | St Clare's High School Taree NSW | Taree High School Taree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #210 of 539 | #466 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #531 of 1,472 | #1278 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 630 | 623 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 328 | 313 / 310 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | 67 | 56 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.3 | 60.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 17.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 25% |
| Suburb | Taree 2430 | Taree 2430 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.tareesc.catholic.edu.au | taree-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Clare's High School scores higher on the Success Index (59.4 vs 26.3).
- •St Clare's High School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Clare's High School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 623.
- •St Clare's High School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -25%).
- •St Clare's High School is a catholic school while Taree High School is a government 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 Clare's High School better than Taree High School?
On the Success Index, St Clare's High School ranks higher (59.4 vs 26.3 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 High School and Taree High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Taree and Taree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Clare's High School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taree High School has 10.2.
How do St Clare's High School and Taree High School rank in NSW?
St Clare's High School is 210th of 539 and Taree High School is 466th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.