Callaghan College Waratah Campus
Callaghan College Waratah Campus is a government secondary school in Waratah, NSW offering 7-10. With an ICSEA score of 957, it sits in the 28th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 848 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 26% have a language background other than English.
Waratah NSW 2298. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Callaghan College Waratah Campus compares
By ICSEA, Callaghan College Waratah Campus ranks 391st 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 10th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Philip's Christian College Young Parents, an independent secondary 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 Waratah Campus scores 957, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Callaghan College Waratah Campus
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Callaghan College Waratah Campus | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's Christian College Dynamic LearningIndependent Combined · Waratah | 0.4 km | 1022 | 65 higher | 223 |
| St Philip's Christian College - WaratahIndependent Combined · Waratah | 0.6 km | 1138 | 181 higher | 1,466 |
| Waratah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Waratah | 0.6 km | 1019 | 62 higher | 351 |
| Aspect Hunter School, Waratah West SatelliteIndependent Primary · Waratah West | 1.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Callaghan College Waratah Campus a government school?
Yes, Callaghan College Waratah Campus is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Callaghan College Waratah Campus offer?
Callaghan College Waratah Campus offers 7-10.
What is Callaghan College Waratah Campus's ICSEA score?
Callaghan College Waratah Campus has an ICSEA score of 957, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Callaghan College Waratah Campus?
Callaghan College Waratah Campus has 848 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Callaghan College Waratah Campus?
The nearest schools to Callaghan College Waratah Campus are St Philip's Christian College Young Parents (0.4 km), St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning (0.4 km), St Philip's Christian College - Waratah (0.6 km).
Where is Callaghan College Waratah Campus located?
Callaghan College Waratah Campus is located in Waratah, NSW 2298. Visit the school website at https://waratah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.