Xavier Catholic College
Xavier Catholic College is a Catholic combined school in Hervey Bay, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1021, it sits in the 56th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,322 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Hervey Bay QLD 4655. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Xavier Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, Xavier Catholic College ranks 155th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Yarrilee State School, a government primary school 0.4 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. Xavier Catholic College scores 1021, near average.
Enrolment and location
Xavier 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.
Schools near Xavier Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Xavier Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarrilee State SchoolGovernment Primary · Urraween | 0.4 km | 965 | 56 lower | 732 |
| St James Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Urraween | 1.6 km | 1038 | 17 higher | 754 |
| Bayside Christian College Hervey BayIndependent Combined · Urraween | 1.7 km | 1010 | 11 lower | 631 |
| Hervey Bay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Pialba | 2.8 km | 963 | 58 lower | 1,280 |
| Pialba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Pialba | 2.9 km | 901 | 120 lower | 367 |
| Kawungan State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kawungan | 4.7 km | 976 | 45 lower | 877 |
| Fraser Coast Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Wondunna | 6.0 km | 1098 | 77 higher | 1,010 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Xavier Catholic College a government school?
No, Xavier Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Xavier Catholic College offer?
Xavier Catholic College offers Prep-12.
What is Xavier Catholic College's ICSEA score?
Xavier Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 1021, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Xavier Catholic College?
Xavier Catholic College has 1,322 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Xavier Catholic College?
The nearest schools to Xavier Catholic College are Yarrilee State School (0.4 km), St James Lutheran College (1.6 km), Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay (1.7 km).
Where is Xavier Catholic College located?
Xavier Catholic College is located in Hervey Bay, QLD 4655. Visit the school website at http://www.xavier.qld.edu.au.