Catherine McAuley Westmead vs Palm Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 518 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Catherine McAuley Westmead
Westmead · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,210 students · ICSEA 1087
Palm Avenue School
Westmead · Government special
| Measure | Catherine McAuley Westmead Westmead NSW | Palm Avenue School Westmead NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #135 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #331 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | – |
| Students | 1,210 | – |
| Girls / boys | 1,210 / 0 | – / – |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 207 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 200 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.4 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | – |
| Indigenous students | 1% | – |
| Suburb | Westmead 2145 | Westmead 2145 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mcauleywestmead.catholic.edu.au | cer.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Catherine McAuley Westmead is a catholic school while Palm Avenue School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Catherine McAuley Westmead better than Palm Avenue School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Catherine McAuley Westmead and Palm Avenue School?
About 518 m in a straight line, between Westmead and Westmead in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Catherine McAuley Westmead and Palm Avenue School rank in NSW?
Catherine McAuley Westmead is 135th of 539 and Palm Avenue School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.