Catherine McAuley Westmead vs Westmead Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 611 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
Westmead Public School
Westmead · Government primary · K-6
717 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Catherine McAuley Westmead Westmead NSW | Westmead Public School Westmead NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #135 of 539 | #594 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #331 of 1,472 | #1813 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,210 | 717 |
| Girls / boys | 1,210 / 0 | 329 / 388 |
| Foundation intake | – | 108 |
| Year 7 cohort | 207 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 200 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.4 | 41.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Westmead 2145 | Westmead 2145 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mcauleywestmead.catholic.edu.au | westmead-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Catherine McAuley Westmead scores higher on the Success Index (67.9 vs 61.4).
- •Westmead Public School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1087), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Catherine McAuley Westmead has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.2).
- •Catherine McAuley Westmead is the larger school with 1,210 students compared with 717.
- •Catherine McAuley Westmead has grown faster over five years (0% vs -51%).
- •Catherine McAuley Westmead is a catholic school while Westmead 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 Westmead Public School?
On the Success Index, Catherine McAuley Westmead ranks higher (67.9 vs 61.4 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 Westmead Public School?
About 611 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 Westmead Public School has 17.2.
How do Catherine McAuley Westmead and Westmead Public School rank in NSW?
Catherine McAuley Westmead is 135th of 539 and Westmead Public School is 594th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.