St Francis Xavier's College
St Francis Xavier's College is a Catholic secondary school in Hamilton, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1096, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 959 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Hamilton NSW 2303. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Francis Xavier's College compares
By ICSEA, St Francis Xavier's College ranks 83rd of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Newcastle High School, a government secondary school 0.7 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 Francis Xavier's College scores 1096, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Francis Xavier's College 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.
Schools near St Francis Xavier's College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Francis Xavier's College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Hamilton | 0.7 km | 1027 | 69 lower | 1,072 |
| Hamilton South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merewether | 0.7 km | 1139 | 43 higher | 362 |
| Hamilton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamilton | 1.0 km | 1106 | 10 higher | 306 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Merewether | 1.2 km | 1141 | 45 higher | 387 |
| The Junction Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merewether | 1.5 km | 1115 | 19 higher | 450 |
| Merewether High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Broadmeadow | 1.8 km | 1206 | 110 higher | 1,080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Francis Xavier's College a government school?
No, St Francis Xavier's College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Francis Xavier's College offer?
St Francis Xavier's College offers 7-12.
What is St Francis Xavier's College's ICSEA score?
St Francis Xavier's College has an ICSEA score of 1096, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Francis Xavier's College?
St Francis Xavier's College has 959 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Francis Xavier's College?
The nearest schools to St Francis Xavier's College are Newcastle High School (0.7 km), Hamilton South Public School (0.7 km), Hamilton Public School (1.0 km).
Where is St Francis Xavier's College located?
St Francis Xavier's College is located in Hamilton, NSW 2303. Visit the school website at http://hamilton.catholic.edu.au.