St Clare's High School
St Clare's High School is a Catholic secondary school in Taree, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1012, it sits in the 52nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 630 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Taree NSW 2430. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Clare's High School compares
By ICSEA, St Clare's High School ranks 268th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Chatham High School, a government secondary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. St Clare's High School scores 1012, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Clare's High School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Taree
St Clare's High School is located in Taree, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $968/wk and median rent of $289/wk. Population: 16,715.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Taree suburb profileSchools near St Clare's High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Clare's High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Taree | 0.2 km | 814 | 198 lower | 493 |
| Chatham Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Taree | 0.4 km | 837 | 175 lower | 222 |
| Manning Gardens Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Taree | 1.9 km | 724 | 288 lower | 207 |
| Taree High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Taree | 2.1 km | 918 | 94 lower | 623 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Taree | 2.1 km | 952 | 60 lower | 271 |
| Taree West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Taree | 3.5 km | 910 | 102 lower | 409 |
| Cundletown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cundletown | 4.0 km | 923 | 89 lower | 265 |
| Manning Valley Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Cundletown | 4.2 km | 1005 | 7 lower | 758 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Clare's High School a government school?
No, St Clare's High School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Clare's High School offer?
St Clare's High School offers 7-12.
What is St Clare's High School's ICSEA score?
St Clare's High School has an ICSEA score of 1012, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Clare's High School?
St Clare's High School has 630 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Clare's High School?
The nearest schools to St Clare's High School are Chatham High School (0.2 km), Chatham Public School (0.4 km), Manning Gardens Public School (1.9 km).
Where is St Clare's High School located?
St Clare's High School is located in Taree, NSW 2430. Visit the school website at http://www.tareesc.catholic.edu.au.