McAuley Catholic College
McAuley Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in Clarenza, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1031, it sits in the 60th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 602 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Clarenza NSW 2460. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How McAuley Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, McAuley Catholic College ranks 220th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Clarence Valley Anglican School, an independent combined school 1.8 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. McAuley Catholic College scores 1031, near average.
Enrolment and location
McAuley 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 Clarenza
McAuley Catholic College is located in Clarenza, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,076/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 602.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near McAuley Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs McAuley Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Valley Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Clarenza | 1.8 km | 1016 | 15 lower | 402 |
| St Andrew's Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Grafton | 1.9 km | 974 | 57 lower | 209 |
| South Grafton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Grafton | 1.9 km | 905 | 126 lower | 564 |
| South Grafton High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Grafton | 2.8 km | 875 | 156 lower | 639 |
| Grafton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Grafton | 3.1 km | 907 | 124 lower | 476 |
| Grafton High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Grafton | 3.4 km | 941 | 90 lower | 768 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is McAuley Catholic College a government school?
No, McAuley Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does McAuley Catholic College offer?
McAuley Catholic College offers 7-12.
What is McAuley Catholic College's ICSEA score?
McAuley Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 1031, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend McAuley Catholic College?
McAuley Catholic College has 602 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near McAuley Catholic College?
The nearest schools to McAuley Catholic College are Clarence Valley Anglican School (1.8 km), St Andrew's Christian School (1.9 km), South Grafton Public School (1.9 km).
Where is McAuley Catholic College located?
McAuley Catholic College is located in Clarenza, NSW 2460. Visit the school website at https://www.grafslism.catholic.edu.au/.