CathWest Innovation College
CathWest Innovation College is a Catholic secondary school in Mount Druitt, NSW offering 10-12. With an ICSEA score of 1013, it sits in the 53rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 385 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
Mount Druitt NSW 2770. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How CathWest Innovation College compares
By ICSEA, CathWest Innovation College ranks 264th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Chifley College Senior Campus, 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. CathWest Innovation College scores 1013, near average.
Enrolment and location
CathWest Innovation 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.
About Mount Druitt
CathWest Innovation College is located in Mount Druitt, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,478/wk and median rent of $355/wk. Population: 16,986.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mount Druitt suburb profileSchools near CathWest Innovation College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs CathWest Innovation College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chifley College Senior CampusGovernment Secondary · Mount Druitt | 0.2 km | 894 | 119 lower | 499 |
| St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox CollegeIndependent Combined · Mount Druitt | 0.8 km | 966 | 47 lower | 279 |
| Rooty Hill High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Rooty Hill | 1.0 km | 958 | 55 lower | 1,110 |
| St Aidan's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Rooty Hill | 1.0 km | 1052 | 39 higher | 391 |
| Rooty Hill Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rooty Hill | 1.2 km | 990 | 23 lower | 645 |
| Australian Islamic College of SydneyIndependent Combined · Mount Druitt | 1.2 km | 1077 | 64 higher | 1,289 |
| Sacred Heart Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mt Druitt South | 1.4 km | 999 | 14 lower | 251 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CathWest Innovation College a government school?
No, CathWest Innovation College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does CathWest Innovation College offer?
CathWest Innovation College offers 10-12.
What is CathWest Innovation College's ICSEA score?
CathWest Innovation College has an ICSEA score of 1013, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend CathWest Innovation College?
CathWest Innovation College has 385 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near CathWest Innovation College?
The nearest schools to CathWest Innovation College are Chifley College Senior Campus (0.2 km), St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College, St Bishoy Hall (0.8 km), Bellfield College Rooty Hill (0.8 km).
Where is CathWest Innovation College located?
CathWest Innovation College is located in Mount Druitt, NSW 2770. Visit the school website at https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/.