Aquinas Catholic College

Menai, New South Wales · Catholic · Co-ed · Year 7 to Year 12

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Trusted tier

a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance

Trusted tier

S360 score: 71.7%

Aquinas Catholic College is a co-educational, Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Menai, New South Wales. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Leading tier. It ranks 13th among Catholic co-ed schools in New South Wales.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence39 / 60 (65.0%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities44 / 60 (73.3%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence44 / 60 (73.3%)Leading

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1014 / 20Trusted

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1213 / 20Trusted

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways12 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing15 / 20Leading

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support14 / 20Trusted

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development16 / 20Distinguished

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum15 / 20Leading

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture15 / 20Leading

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff14 / 20Trusted

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment16 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation15 / 20Leading

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance14 / 20Trusted

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections15 / 20Leading

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability15 / 20Leading

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Year 7 to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,116
Student:teacher ratio
13.9:1
Location
Menai, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

108282 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    553(-13)
    Writing
    570(+1)
    Spelling
    562(+2)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    562(-7)
    Numeracy
    566(-10)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    588(-8)
    Writing
    610(-1)
    Spelling
    586(0)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    585(-9)
    Numeracy
    601(-4)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

Senior secondary results

Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.

2023

  • Result
    HSC success rate
    Figure
    15.7%
  • Result
    SMH Rank
    Figure
    #108

Source: Schools360 research, extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does Aquinas Catholic College teach?

Aquinas Catholic College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

Is Aquinas Catholic College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Aquinas Catholic College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Aquinas Catholic College in?

Aquinas Catholic College is classified as Catholic.

Does Aquinas Catholic College offer boarding?

No, Aquinas Catholic College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Aquinas Catholic College?

Aquinas Catholic College has 1,116 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Aquinas Catholic College?

Aquinas Catholic College's student to teacher ratio is 13.9 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Aquinas Catholic College sit in?

Aquinas Catholic College sits in the Trusted tier, a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance.

What is Aquinas Catholic College's strongest area on Schools360?

Aquinas Catholic College's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Leading tier.

Where does Aquinas Catholic College rank?

Aquinas Catholic College ranks 13th among Catholic co-ed schools in New South Wales.

Where is Aquinas Catholic College located?

Aquinas Catholic College is located in Menai, New South Wales.