Aquinas Catholic College
Aquinas Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in Menai, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1082, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,140 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 36% have a language background other than English.
Menai NSW 2234. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Aquinas Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, Aquinas Catholic College ranks 112th 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 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Aspect South East Sydney School, Menai, an independent secondary school 0.1 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. Aquinas Catholic College scores 1082, above average.
Enrolment and location
Aquinas 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 Menai
Aquinas Catholic College is located in Menai, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,575/wk and median rent of $560/wk. Population: 10,419.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Menai suburb profileSchools near Aquinas Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Aquinas Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Menai | 0.2 km | 1098 | 16 higher | 803 |
| Bangor Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bangor | 0.7 km | 1077 | 5 lower | 503 |
| Inaburra SchoolIndependent Combined · Bangor | 0.7 km | 1123 | 41 higher | 1,211 |
| Tharawal Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Menai | 1.9 km | 1085 | 3 higher | 328 |
| Menai High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Menai | 1.9 km | 1046 | 36 lower | 1,062 |
| Shire Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Barden Ridge | 2.1 km | 1116 | 34 higher | 926 |
| Lucas Heights Community SchoolGovernment Combined · Barden Ridge | 2.3 km | 1038 | 44 lower | 796 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aquinas Catholic College a government school?
No, Aquinas Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Aquinas Catholic College offer?
Aquinas Catholic College offers 7-12.
What is Aquinas Catholic College's ICSEA score?
Aquinas Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 1082, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Aquinas Catholic College?
Aquinas Catholic College has 1,140 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Aquinas Catholic College?
The nearest schools to Aquinas Catholic College are Aspect South East Sydney School, Menai (0.1 km), Holy Family Catholic Primary School (0.2 km), Bangor Public School (0.7 km).
Where is Aquinas Catholic College located?
Aquinas Catholic College is located in Menai, NSW 2234. Visit the school website at https://aquinasmenai.syd.catholic.edu.au.