Cerdon College
Cerdon College is a Catholic secondary school in Merrylands, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1041, it sits in the 65th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,001 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 72% have a language background other than English.
Merrylands NSW 2160. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cerdon College compares
By ICSEA, Cerdon College ranks 199th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Key College, Chapel School campus, an independent 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. Cerdon College scores 1041, near average.
Enrolment and location
Cerdon 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 Merrylands
Cerdon College is located in Merrylands, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,470/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 32,472.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Merrylands suburb profileSchools near Cerdon College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cerdon College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrylands High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Merrylands | 0.4 km | 915 | 126 lower | 855 |
| Sherwood Grange Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrylands | 0.8 km | 992 | 49 lower | 246 |
| Merrylands Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrylands | 0.8 km | 936 | 105 lower | 620 |
| Guildford West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Guildford West | 1.1 km | 945 | 96 lower | 366 |
| St Margaret Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Merrylands | 1.2 km | 1050 | 9 higher | 574 |
| Hilltop Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrylands | 1.3 km | 971 | 70 lower | 762 |
| Holroyd High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Greystanes | 1.7 km | 919 | 122 lower | 547 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cerdon College a government school?
No, Cerdon College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Cerdon College offer?
Cerdon College offers 7-12.
What is Cerdon College's ICSEA score?
Cerdon College has an ICSEA score of 1041, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cerdon College?
Cerdon College has 1,001 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cerdon College?
The nearest schools to Cerdon College are Key College, Chapel School campus (0.2 km), Merrylands High School (0.4 km), Sherwood Grange Public School (0.8 km).
Where is Cerdon College located?
Cerdon College is located in Merrylands, NSW 2160. Visit the school website at http://www.cerdonmerrylands.catholic.edu.au.