St Catherine's School
St Catherine's School is an independent combined school in Waverley, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1156, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,122 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% 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 St Catherine's School compares
By ICSEA, St Catherine's School ranks 38th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Waverley College - Waterford Campus, an independent primary school 0.5 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. St Catherine's School scores 1156, well above average.
Enrolment and location
St Catherine's School 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 St Catherine's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Catherine's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School WaverleyCatholic Primary · Waverley | 0.6 km | 1161 | 5 higher | 308 |
| Clovelly Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Waverley | 0.6 km | 1161 | 5 higher | 513 |
| St Clare's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Waverley | 0.7 km | 1118 | 38 lower | 773 |
| Waverley Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Waverley | 0.8 km | 1150 | 6 lower | 263 |
| Waverley CollegeIndependent Secondary · Waverley | 0.8 km | 1131 | 25 lower | 1,525 |
| Bronte Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bronte | 0.9 km | 1176 | 20 higher | 257 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Catherine's School a government school?
No, St Catherine's School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Catherine's School offer?
St Catherine's School offers K-12.
What is St Catherine's School's ICSEA score?
St Catherine's School has an ICSEA score of 1156, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Catherine's School?
St Catherine's School has 1,122 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Catherine's School?
The nearest schools to St Catherine's School are Waverley College - Waterford Campus (0.5 km), St Clare's College - Bronte Road Campus (0.5 km), St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley (0.6 km).
Where is St Catherine's School located?
St Catherine's School is located in Waverley, NSW 2024. Visit the school website at https://www.stcatherines.nsw.edu.au/.