Catherine McAuley Westmead vs Toongabbie East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 969 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
Toongabbie East Public School
Wentworthville · Government primary · K-6
107 students · ICSEA 898
| Measure | Catherine McAuley Westmead Westmead NSW | Toongabbie East Public School Wentworthville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #135 of 539 | #1263 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #331 of 1,472 | #3920 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,210 | 107 |
| Girls / boys | 1,210 / 0 | 40 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | – | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 207 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 200 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 898 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.4 | 12.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 32% |
| Suburb | Westmead 2145 | Wentworthville 2145 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mcauleywestmead.catholic.edu.au | toongabest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Catherine McAuley Westmead scores higher on the Success Index (67.9 vs 33.0).
- •Catherine McAuley Westmead has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 898), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toongabbie East Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 14.5).
- •Catherine McAuley Westmead is the larger school with 1,210 students compared with 107.
- •Toongabbie East Public School has grown faster over five years (35% vs 0%).
- •Catherine McAuley Westmead is a catholic school while Toongabbie East Public 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 Toongabbie East Public School?
On the Success Index, Catherine McAuley Westmead ranks higher (67.9 vs 33.0 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Catherine McAuley Westmead and Toongabbie East Public School?
About 969 m in a straight line, between Westmead and Wentworthville 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 Toongabbie East Public School has 8.4.
How do Catherine McAuley Westmead and Toongabbie East Public School rank in NSW?
Catherine McAuley Westmead is 135th of 539 and Toongabbie East Public School is 1263rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.