St Bede's Catholic College
St Bede's Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in Chisholm, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1030, it sits in the 60th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 910 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Chisholm NSW 2322. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Bede's Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, St Bede's Catholic College ranks 222nd 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 St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary 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. St Bede's Catholic College scores 1030, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Bede's 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 St Bede's Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Bede's Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Chisholm | 0.2 km | 1064 | 34 higher | 614 |
| Metford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Metford | 2.4 km | 887 | 143 lower | 265 |
| Maitland Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Metford | 2.8 km | 1047 | 17 higher | 832 |
| Thornton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornton | 2.9 km | 974 | 56 lower | 826 |
| Tenambit Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tenambit | 3.0 km | 893 | 137 lower | 283 |
| Morpeth Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Morpeth | 3.1 km | 1023 | 7 lower | 262 |
| Aspect Hunter SchoolIndependent Combined · Thornton | 3.3 km | 1008 | 22 lower | 290 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Bede's Catholic College a government school?
No, St Bede's Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Bede's Catholic College offer?
St Bede's Catholic College offers 7-12.
What is St Bede's Catholic College's ICSEA score?
St Bede's Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 1030, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Bede's Catholic College?
St Bede's Catholic College has 910 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Bede's Catholic College?
The nearest schools to St Bede's Catholic College are St Aloysius Catholic Primary School (0.2 km), Metford Public School (2.4 km), Hunter River Community School (2.4 km).
Where is St Bede's Catholic College located?
St Bede's Catholic College is located in Chisholm, NSW 2322. Visit the school website at http://www.chisholmsb.catholic.edu.au/.