St Columba's Catholic College
St Columba's Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in Springwood, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1088, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,112 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Springwood NSW 2777. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Columba's Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, St Columba's Catholic College ranks 100th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.9 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. St Columba's Catholic College scores 1088, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Columba's Catholic 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.
Schools near St Columba's Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Columba's Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Aquinas Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Springwood | 0.9 km | 1095 | 7 higher | 368 |
| Ellison Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Springwood | 1.9 km | 1051 | 37 lower | 283 |
| Winmalee Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Winmalee | 2.2 km | 1043 | 45 lower | 359 |
| Winmalee High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Winmalee | 2.6 km | 1040 | 48 lower | 698 |
| Springwood High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Springwood | 3.7 km | 1027 | 61 lower | 566 |
| Springwood Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Springwood | 3.7 km | 1059 | 29 lower | 370 |
| Faulconbridge Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Faulconbridge | 4.4 km | 1063 | 25 lower | 368 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Columba's Catholic College a government school?
No, St Columba's Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Columba's Catholic College offer?
St Columba's Catholic College offers 7-12.
What is St Columba's Catholic College's ICSEA score?
St Columba's Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 1088, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Columba's Catholic College?
St Columba's Catholic College has 1,112 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Columba's Catholic College?
The nearest schools to St Columba's Catholic College are St Thomas Aquinas Primary School (0.9 km), Aspect Western Sydney School, Springwood (1.3 km), Aspect Western Sydney School, St Thomas Aquinas (1.3 km).
Where is St Columba's Catholic College located?
St Columba's Catholic College is located in Springwood, NSW 2777. Visit the school website at http://www.stcolumbasspringwood.catholic.edu.au.