Catherine McAuley Westmead vs Redbank School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 525 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
Redbank School
Westmead · Government special · U
46 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Catherine McAuley Westmead Westmead NSW | Redbank 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 | U |
| Students | 1,210 | 46 |
| Girls / boys | 1,210 / 0 | 31 / 15 |
| 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% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 3.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.4 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 13% |
| Suburb | Westmead 2145 | Westmead 2145 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mcauleywestmead.catholic.edu.au | redbank-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Catherine McAuley Westmead has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redbank School has fewer students per teacher (3.8 vs 14.5).
- •Catherine McAuley Westmead is the larger school with 1,210 students compared with 46.
- •Catherine McAuley Westmead is a catholic school while Redbank 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 Redbank 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 Redbank School?
About 525 m in a straight line, between Westmead and Westmead in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catherine McAuley Westmead has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redbank School has 3.8.
How do Catherine McAuley Westmead and Redbank School rank in NSW?
Catherine McAuley Westmead is 135th of 539 and Redbank School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.