St Paul's Catholic College
St Paul's Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in Booragul, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1026, it sits in the 58th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 636 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Booragul NSW 2284. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Paul's Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, St Paul's Catholic College ranks 236th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Booragul Primary School, a Catholic primary 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. St Paul's Catholic College scores 1026, near average.
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.
About Booragul
St Paul's Catholic College is located in Booragul, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,114/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 1,623.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Booragul suburb profileSchools near St Paul's Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Paul's Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booragul Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Booragul | 0.5 km | 931 | 95 lower | 206 |
| Lake Macquarie High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Booragul | 0.6 km | 925 | 101 lower | 435 |
| Speers Point Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Speers Point | 2.4 km | 1000 | 26 lower | 256 |
| Charlton Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Fassifern | 2.7 km | 1063 | 37 higher | 831 |
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 1026, placing it in the 58th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Paul's Catholic College?
St Paul's Catholic College has 636 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Paul's Catholic College?
The nearest schools to St Paul's Catholic College are Booragul Primary School (0.2 km), Five Islands School (0.5 km), Booragul Public School (0.5 km).
Where is St Paul's Catholic College located?
St Paul's Catholic College is located in Booragul, NSW 2284. Visit the school website at http://booragul.catholic.edu.au.