Chisholm Catholic College
Chisholm Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in Bedford, WA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1079, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,738 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.
Bedford WA 6052. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Chisholm Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, Chisholm Catholic College ranks 19th of the 183 secondary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hillcrest Primary School, a government primary 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. Chisholm Catholic College scores 1079, above average.
Enrolment and location
Chisholm 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 Bedford
Chisholm Catholic College is located in Bedford, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,072/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 5,716.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bedford suburb profileSchools near Chisholm Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Chisholm Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bayswater | 0.3 km | 1066 | 13 lower | 496 |
| John Forrest Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Morley | 0.7 km | 1026 | 53 lower | 1,122 |
| St Peter's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Inglewood | 1.4 km | 1107 | 28 higher | 626 |
| Inglewood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Inglewood | 1.4 km | 1127 | 48 higher | 630 |
| Bayswater Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bayswater | 1.6 km | 1102 | 23 higher | 460 |
| St Columba's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bayswater | 1.7 km | 1125 | 46 higher | 414 |
| Durham Road SchoolGovernment Combined · Bayswater | 1.9 km | 992 | 87 lower | 242 |
| Morley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Morley | 2.1 km | 1027 | 52 lower | 228 |
| Infant Jesus SchoolCatholic Primary · Morley | 2.2 km | 1083 | 4 higher | 420 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chisholm Catholic College a government school?
No, Chisholm Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Chisholm Catholic College offer?
Chisholm Catholic College offers 7-12.
What is Chisholm Catholic College's ICSEA score?
Chisholm Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 1079, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Chisholm Catholic College?
Chisholm Catholic College has 1,738 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Chisholm Catholic College?
The nearest schools to Chisholm Catholic College are Hillcrest Primary School (0.3 km), John Forrest Secondary College (0.7 km), Embleton Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Chisholm Catholic College located?
Chisholm Catholic College is located in Bedford, WA 6052. Visit the school website at http://www.chisholm.wa.edu.au.