CathWest Innovation College vs Rooty Hill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 955 m 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
Rooty Hill High School
Rooty Hill · Government high school · 7-12
1,110 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | CathWest Innovation College Mount Druitt NSW | Rooty Hill High School Rooty Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #268 of 539 | #474 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #702 of 1,472 | #1295 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 385 | 1,110 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 226 | 580 / 530 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 205 |
| Year 12 cohort | 116 | 163 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 76.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 15.0 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Rooty Hill 2766 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/ | rootyhill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •CathWest Innovation College scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 25.5).
- •CathWest Innovation College has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •CathWest Innovation College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.5).
- •Rooty Hill High School is the larger school with 1,110 students compared with 385.
- •CathWest Innovation College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -1%).
- •CathWest Innovation College is a catholic school while Rooty Hill High 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 CathWest Innovation College better than Rooty Hill High School?
On the Success Index, CathWest Innovation College ranks higher (51.7 vs 25.5 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 Rooty Hill High School?
About 955 m in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Rooty Hill 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 Rooty Hill High School has 14.5.
How do CathWest Innovation College and Rooty Hill High School rank in NSW?
CathWest Innovation College is 268th of 539 and Rooty Hill High School is 474th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.