St Paul's Catholic College

St Paul's Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in Manly, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1091, it sits in the 82nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 468 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.

Manly NSW 2095. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1091
82nd percentile
Enrolments
468
7-12
Students per teacher
10:1
48 teaching staff
Indigenous students
1%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
18%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How St Paul's Catholic College compares

By ICSEA, St Paul's Catholic College ranks 92nd of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Manly Village Public School, a government primary school 0.8 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 Paul's Catholic College scores 1091, above average.

ICSEA 1091Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1091
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

St Paul'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.

St Paul's Catholic College Location: ACARA School Location 2025

Schools near St Paul's Catholic College

The 6 nearest schools to St Paul's Catholic College by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs St Paul's Catholic CollegeStudents
Manly Village Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Manly0.8 km1151 60 higher532
St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Manly1.2 km1159 68 higher330
Stella Maris CollegeIndependent Secondary · Manly2.2 km1135 44 higher1,006
Manly West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Balgowlah2.6 km1147 56 higher761
Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls CampusGovernment Secondary · Manly Vale3.1 km1115 24 higher1,023
Balgowlah Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Balgowlah3.1 km1177 86 higher651

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St Paul's Catholic College a government school?

No, St Paul's Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.

What year levels does St Paul's Catholic College offer?

St Paul's Catholic College offers 7-12.

What is St Paul's Catholic College's ICSEA score?

St Paul's Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 1091, placing it in the 82nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend St Paul's Catholic College?

St Paul's Catholic College has 468 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.

What schools are near St Paul's Catholic College?

The nearest schools to St Paul's Catholic College are Manly Village Public School (0.8 km), Headland Montessori ELC (0.8 km), Royal Far West School (0.8 km).

Where is St Paul's Catholic College located?

St Paul's Catholic College is located in Manly, NSW 2095. Visit the school website at http://www.stpaulsdbb.catholic.edu.au.

St Paul's Catholic College official website