Catherine McAuley Westmead
Catherine McAuley Westmead is a Catholic secondary school in Westmead, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1087, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,210 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 62% have a language background other than English.
Westmead NSW 2145. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Catherine McAuley Westmead compares
By ICSEA, Catherine McAuley Westmead ranks 103rd of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Parramatta Marist High School, a Catholic secondary school 0.1 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. Catherine McAuley Westmead scores 1087, above average.
Enrolment and location
Catherine McAuley Westmead 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 Westmead
Catherine McAuley Westmead is located in Westmead, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,144/wk and median rent of $410/wk. Population: 16,555.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Westmead suburb profileSchools near Catherine McAuley Westmead
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Catherine McAuley Westmead | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Marist High SchoolCatholic Secondary · Westmead | 0.1 km | 1086 | 1 lower | 1,043 |
| Mother Teresa Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Westmead | 0.2 km | 1121 | 34 higher | 389 |
| Westmead Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Westmead | 0.6 km | 1117 | 30 higher | 717 |
| Toongabbie East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wentworthville | 1.0 km | 898 | 189 lower | 107 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wentworthville | 1.6 km | 1089 | 2 higher | 392 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Catherine McAuley Westmead a government school?
No, Catherine McAuley Westmead is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Catherine McAuley Westmead offer?
Catherine McAuley Westmead offers 7-12.
What is Catherine McAuley Westmead's ICSEA score?
Catherine McAuley Westmead has an ICSEA score of 1087, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Catherine McAuley Westmead?
Catherine McAuley Westmead has 1,210 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Catherine McAuley Westmead?
The nearest schools to Catherine McAuley Westmead are Parramatta Marist High School (0.1 km), Mother Teresa Primary School (0.2 km), Palm Avenue School (0.5 km).
Where is Catherine McAuley Westmead located?
Catherine McAuley Westmead is located in Westmead, NSW 2145. Visit the school website at http://www.mcauleywestmead.catholic.edu.au.