Bede Polding College
Bede Polding College is a Catholic secondary school in South Windsor, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1007, it sits in the 50th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,101 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% have a language background other than English.
South Windsor NSW 2756. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bede Polding College compares
By ICSEA, Bede Polding College ranks 277th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Chisholm Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 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. Bede Polding College scores 1007, near average.
Enrolment and location
Bede Polding 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 South Windsor
Bede Polding College is located in South Windsor, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,466/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 5,948.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
South Windsor suburb profileSchools near Bede Polding College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bede Polding College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Bligh Park | 0.6 km | 1005 | 2 lower | 411 |
| Bligh Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bligh Park | 0.9 km | 933 | 74 lower | 283 |
| Windsor South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Windsor | 1.6 km | 858 | 149 lower | 333 |
| Windsor Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Windsor | 1.9 km | 949 | 58 lower | 231 |
| St Matthew's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Windsor | 3.0 km | 1021 | 14 higher | 303 |
| Windsor High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mcgraths Hill | 3.7 km | 923 | 84 lower | 642 |
| St Monica's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Richmond | 4.9 km | 1032 | 25 higher | 252 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bede Polding College a government school?
No, Bede Polding College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Bede Polding College offer?
Bede Polding College offers 7-12.
What is Bede Polding College's ICSEA score?
Bede Polding College has an ICSEA score of 1007, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bede Polding College?
Bede Polding College has 1,101 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bede Polding College?
The nearest schools to Bede Polding College are Chisholm Catholic Primary School (0.6 km), Bligh Park Public School (0.9 km), Windsor South Public School (1.6 km).
Where is Bede Polding College located?
Bede Polding College is located in South Windsor, NSW 2756. Visit the school website at http://www.bedepoldingwindsor.catholic.edu.au.