CathWest Innovation College vs Hennessy Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 241 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
CathWest Innovation College
Mount Druitt · Catholic high school · 10-12
385 students · ICSEA 1013
Hennessy Catholic College
Young · Catholic high school · 7-12
426 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | CathWest Innovation College Mount Druitt NSW | Hennessy Catholic College Young NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #268 of 539 | #227 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #702 of 1,472 | #583 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 385 | 426 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 226 | 201 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 84 |
| Year 12 cohort | 116 | 79 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 37.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Young 2594 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Hilltops |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/ | www.hccy.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hennessy Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (57.0 vs 51.7).
- •CathWest Innovation College has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hennessy Catholic College is the larger school with 426 students compared with 385.
- •CathWest Innovation College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -11%).
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 CathWest Innovation College better than Hennessy Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Hennessy Catholic College ranks higher (57.0 vs 51.7 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 CathWest Innovation College and Hennessy Catholic College?
About 241 km in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Young in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
CathWest Innovation College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hennessy Catholic College has 11.3.
How do CathWest Innovation College and Hennessy Catholic College rank in NSW?
CathWest Innovation College is 268th of 539 and Hennessy Catholic College is 227th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.