McCarthy Catholic College
McCarthy Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in West Tamworth, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 991, it sits in the 42nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 935 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
West Tamworth NSW 2340. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How McCarthy Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, McCarthy Catholic College ranks 308th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Calrossy Anglican School - Simpson House Campus, an independent secondary school 0.3 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. McCarthy Catholic College scores 991, near average.
Enrolment and location
McCarthy 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 West Tamworth
McCarthy Catholic College is located in West Tamworth, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,053/wk and median rent of $275/wk. Population: 5,471.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
West Tamworth suburb profileSchools near McCarthy Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs McCarthy Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calrossy Anglican SchoolIndependent Secondary · Tamworth | 1.9 km | 1079 | 88 higher | 1,033 |
| Oxley High SchoolGovernment Secondary · North Tamworth | 2.0 km | 936 | 55 lower | 1,007 |
| Tamworth Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tamworth | 2.1 km | 997 | 6 higher | 891 |
| Tamworth West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · West Tamworth | 2.1 km | 908 | 83 lower | 370 |
| Oxley Vale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tamworth | 2.8 km | 870 | 121 lower | 377 |
| St Nicholas' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Tamworth | 3.0 km | 1042 | 51 higher | 586 |
| Tamworth South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tamworth | 3.6 km | 828 | 163 lower | 477 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is McCarthy Catholic College a government school?
No, McCarthy Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does McCarthy Catholic College offer?
McCarthy Catholic College offers 7-12.
What is McCarthy Catholic College's ICSEA score?
McCarthy Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 991, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend McCarthy Catholic College?
McCarthy Catholic College has 935 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near McCarthy Catholic College?
The nearest schools to McCarthy Catholic College are Calrossy Anglican School - Simpson House Campus (0.3 km), Calrossy Anglican School (1.9 km), Calrossy Anglican School - William Cowper Campus (1.9 km).
Where is McCarthy Catholic College located?
McCarthy Catholic College is located in West Tamworth, NSW 2340. Visit the school website at https://mccarthy.nsw.edu.au/.