Clare High School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clare High School
Clare · Government high school · U, 7-12
428 students · ICSEA 994
St Joseph's School
Clare · Catholic combined · R-9
314 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Clare High School Clare SA | St Joseph's School Clare SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #46 of 84 | #35 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #902 of 1,472 | #509 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | R-9 |
| Students | 428 | 314 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 217 | 155 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 69 | 38 |
| Year 12 cohort | 69 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Clare 5453 | Clare 5453 |
| Council area | Clare and Gilbert Valleys | Clare and Gilbert Valleys |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.clarehs.sa.edu.au | stjoclar.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 42.0).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clare High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.1).
- •Clare High School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 314.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -19%).
- •Clare High School is a government school while St Joseph's School 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 Clare High School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (56.9 vs 42.0 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 Clare High School and St Joseph's School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Clare and Clare in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clare High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.1.
How do Clare High School and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
Clare High School is 46th of 84 and St Joseph's School is 35th of 145 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.