Holy Spirit College
Holy Spirit College is a Catholic secondary school in Bellambi, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1069, it sits in the 75th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,249 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Bellambi NSW 2518. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Holy Spirit College compares
By ICSEA, Holy Spirit College ranks 141st of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bellambi 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. Holy Spirit College scores 1069, above average.
Enrolment and location
Holy Spirit 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 Bellambi
Holy Spirit College is located in Bellambi, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,183/wk and median rent of $252/wk. Population: 4,039.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bellambi suburb profileSchools near Holy Spirit College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Holy Spirit College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellambi Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bellambi | 0.8 km | 807 | 262 lower | 182 |
| Russell Vale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Russell Vale | 0.9 km | 1040 | 29 lower | 262 |
| Corrimal High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Corrimal | 1.3 km | 940 | 129 lower | 569 |
| Woonona East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Woonona | 1.4 km | 1037 | 32 lower | 200 |
| Corrimal Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Corrimal | 1.5 km | 1013 | 56 lower | 227 |
| St Columbkille's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Corrimal | 1.6 km | 1073 | 4 higher | 339 |
| Corrimal East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Corrimal | 1.7 km | 1046 | 23 lower | 297 |
| Woonona Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Woonona | 2.2 km | 1070 | 1 higher | 519 |
| Woonona High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Woonona | 2.2 km | 1030 | 39 lower | 767 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holy Spirit College a government school?
No, Holy Spirit College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Holy Spirit College offer?
Holy Spirit College offers 7-12.
What is Holy Spirit College's ICSEA score?
Holy Spirit College has an ICSEA score of 1069, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Holy Spirit College?
Holy Spirit College has 1,249 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Holy Spirit College?
The nearest schools to Holy Spirit College are Bellambi Public School (0.8 km), Russell Vale Public School (0.9 km), Corrimal High School (1.3 km).
Where is Holy Spirit College located?
Holy Spirit College is located in Bellambi, NSW 2518. Visit the school website at http://www.hscdow.catholic.edu.au.