O'Connor Catholic College
O'Connor Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in Armidale, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1020, it sits in the 56th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 511 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Armidale NSW 2350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How O'Connor Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, O'Connor Catholic College ranks 249th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Armidale School, an independent combined school 1.1 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. O'Connor Catholic College scores 1020, near average.
Enrolment and location
O'Connor 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 Armidale
O'Connor Catholic College is located in Armidale, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,432/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 23,967.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Armidale suburb profileSchools near O'Connor Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs O'Connor Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Armidale SchoolIndependent Combined · Armidale | 1.1 km | 1097 | 77 higher | 625 |
| Ben Venue Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Armidale | 1.2 km | 1008 | 12 lower | 509 |
| The Armidale School, Peter Hall Trade Training in Schools CentreIndependent Secondary · Armidale | 1.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Armidale | 1.6 km | 1038 | 18 higher | 327 |
| Armidale City Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Armidale | 1.7 km | 963 | 57 lower | 349 |
| PLC ArmidaleIndependent Combined · Armidale | 2.0 km | 1077 | 57 higher | 226 |
| Armidale Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Armidale | 2.7 km | 928 | 92 lower | 1,029 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is O'Connor Catholic College a government school?
No, O'Connor Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does O'Connor Catholic College offer?
O'Connor Catholic College offers 7-12.
What is O'Connor Catholic College's ICSEA score?
O'Connor Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 1020, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend O'Connor Catholic College?
O'Connor Catholic College has 511 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near O'Connor Catholic College?
The nearest schools to O'Connor Catholic College are The Armidale School (1.1 km), Ben Venue Public School (1.2 km), Newling Public School (1.2 km).
Where is O'Connor Catholic College located?
O'Connor Catholic College is located in Armidale, NSW 2350. Visit the school website at https://oconnor.nsw.edu.au/.