Holy Spirit Catholic College
Holy Spirit Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in Lakemba, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 999, it sits in the 46th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 730 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 96% have a language background other than English.
Lakemba NSW 2195. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Holy Spirit Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, Holy Spirit Catholic College ranks 293rd of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Al-Faisal College - Lakemba, an independent 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. Holy Spirit Catholic College scores 999, near average.
Enrolment and location
Holy Spirit 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 Lakemba
Holy Spirit Catholic College is located in Lakemba, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,227/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 17,092.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lakemba suburb profileSchools near Holy Spirit Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Holy Spirit Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Faisal College - LakembaIndependent Primary · Lakemba | 0.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Lakemba Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lakemba | 0.6 km | 999 | same | 428 |
| Al Hikma CollegeIndependent Primary · Lakemba | 0.7 km | 1049 | 50 higher | 399 |
| Hampden Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lakemba | 0.8 km | 966 | 33 lower | 859 |
| Wiley Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wiley Park | 0.8 km | 994 | 5 lower | 550 |
| Rissalah CollegeIndependent Combined · Lakemba | 0.9 km | 1041 | 42 higher | 946 |
| Wiley Park Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Punchbowl | 0.9 km | 954 | 45 lower | 589 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Belmore | 1.2 km | 1036 | 37 higher | 232 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holy Spirit Catholic College a government school?
No, Holy Spirit Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Holy Spirit Catholic College offer?
Holy Spirit Catholic College offers 7-12.
What is Holy Spirit Catholic College's ICSEA score?
Holy Spirit Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 999, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Holy Spirit Catholic College?
Holy Spirit Catholic College has 730 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Holy Spirit Catholic College?
The nearest schools to Holy Spirit Catholic College are Al-Faisal College - Lakemba (0.2 km), St Therese's Catholic Primary School (0.6 km), Lakemba Public School (0.6 km).
Where is Holy Spirit Catholic College located?
Holy Spirit Catholic College is located in Lakemba, NSW 2195. Visit the school website at https://holyspiritlakemba.syd.catholic.edu.au.