Waverley College
Waverley College is an independent secondary school in Waverley, NSW offering 5-12. With an ICSEA score of 1131, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,525 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Waverley NSW 2024. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Waverley College compares
By ICSEA, Waverley College ranks 47th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 23 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Clare's College, a Catholic secondary 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. Waverley College scores 1131, above average.
Enrolment and location
Waverley College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near Waverley College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Waverley College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Waverley | 0.2 km | 1118 | 13 lower | 773 |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School WaverleyCatholic Primary · Waverley | 0.3 km | 1161 | 30 higher | 308 |
| Waverley Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Waverley | 0.4 km | 1150 | 19 higher | 263 |
| Bronte Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bronte | 0.7 km | 1176 | 45 higher | 257 |
| St Catherine's SchoolIndependent Combined · Waverley | 0.8 km | 1156 | 25 higher | 1,122 |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Woollahra | 0.9 km | 1164 | 33 higher | 196 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waverley College a government school?
No, Waverley College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Waverley College offer?
Waverley College offers 5-12.
What is Waverley College's ICSEA score?
Waverley College has an ICSEA score of 1131, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Waverley College?
Waverley College has 1,525 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Waverley College?
The nearest schools to Waverley College are St Clare's College (0.2 km), St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley (0.3 km), St Clare's College - Bronte Road Campus (0.3 km).
Where is Waverley College located?
Waverley College is located in Waverley, NSW 2024. Visit the school website at http://www.waverley.nsw.edu.au/public/index.cfm.