Callaghan College Wallsend Campus
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus is a government secondary school in Wallsend, NSW offering 7-10. With an ICSEA score of 952, it sits in the 26th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 890 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
Wallsend NSW 2287. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Callaghan College Wallsend Campus compares
By ICSEA, Callaghan College Wallsend Campus ranks 405th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Plattsburg Public School, a government primary school 0.4 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. Callaghan College Wallsend Campus scores 952, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Wallsend
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus is located in Wallsend, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,401/wk and median rent of $375/wk. Population: 13,244.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wallsend suburb profileSchools near Callaghan College Wallsend Campus
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Callaghan College Wallsend Campus | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wallsend | 0.9 km | 1076 | 124 higher | 323 |
| Maryland Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Maryland | 1.6 km | 996 | 44 higher | 368 |
| Wallsend Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wallsend | 1.7 km | 965 | 13 higher | 252 |
| Elermore Vale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wallsend | 2.5 km | 996 | 44 higher | 290 |
| Alesco Secondary CollegeIndependent Secondary · Cooks Hill | 2.6 km | 949 | 3 lower | 664 |
| Callaghan College Jesmond Senior CampusGovernment Secondary · Jesmond | 2.7 km | 980 | 28 higher | 659 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Callaghan College Wallsend Campus a government school?
Yes, Callaghan College Wallsend Campus is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Callaghan College Wallsend Campus offer?
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus offers 7-10.
What is Callaghan College Wallsend Campus's ICSEA score?
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus has an ICSEA score of 952, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Callaghan College Wallsend Campus?
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus has 890 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Callaghan College Wallsend Campus?
The nearest schools to Callaghan College Wallsend Campus are Plattsburg Public School (0.4 km), St Patrick's Primary School (0.9 km), Maryland Public School (1.6 km).
Where is Callaghan College Wallsend Campus located?
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus is located in Wallsend, NSW 2287. Visit the school website at https://wallsend-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.