Cerdon College

Merrylands, New South Wales · Catholic · Girls · Year 7 to Year 12

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Leading tier

a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas

Leading tier

S360 score: 76.0%

Cerdon College is a girls', Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Merrylands, New South Wales. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment.

Schools360 scoring overview

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

Academic Excellence42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities44 / 60 (73.3%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1015 / 20Leading

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

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1214 / 20Trusted

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

University Outcomes and Pathways13 / 20Trusted

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

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing16 / 20Distinguished

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

Student Support17 / 20Distinguished

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 Staff17 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment18 / 20Elite

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

Technology and Innovation16 / 20Distinguished

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.

Sustainability13 / 20Trusted

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
Girls
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,006
Student:teacher ratio
14.2:1
Location
Merrylands, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

104141 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
    547(-19)
    Writing
    564(-5)
    Spelling
    555(-5)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    554(-15)
    Numeracy
    548(-28)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    588(-8)
    Writing
    614(+3)
    Spelling
    587(+1)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    583(-11)
    Numeracy
    584(-21)

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
    15.3%
  • Result
    SMH Rank
    Figure
    #112

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

2026 fees

All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $4,833
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $4,593
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $4,974
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $5,103
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $5,865
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $5,871
Additional information on fees

Published via GoodSchools (Good Schools Guide), a directory the school itself supplies its fee schedule to.

Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does Cerdon College teach?

Cerdon College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

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

Cerdon College is a Girls school.

What sector is Cerdon College in?

Cerdon College is classified as Catholic.

Does Cerdon College offer boarding?

No, Cerdon College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Cerdon College?

Cerdon College has 1,006 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Cerdon College?

Cerdon College's student to teacher ratio is 14.2 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Cerdon College sit in?

Cerdon College sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

What is Cerdon College's strongest area on Schools360?

Cerdon College's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Cerdon College rank?

Cerdon College ranks 12th among Catholic girls schools in New South Wales.

Where is Cerdon College located?

Cerdon College is located in Merrylands, New South Wales.