Chisholm Catholic College

Bedford, Western Australia · 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: 70.2%

Chisholm Catholic College is a co-educational, Catholic, Large school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Bedford, Western Australia. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Academic Excellence, where it reaches Leading tier. It ranks 10th among Catholic co-ed schools in Western Australia.

Schools360 scoring overview

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

Academic Excellence45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing40 / 60 (66.7%)Trusted

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence41 / 60 (68.3%)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 1216 / 20Distinguished

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

University Outcomes and Pathways14 / 20Trusted

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

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing13 / 20Trusted

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 Development13 / 20Trusted

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.

Sports12 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture14 / 20Trusted

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

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff15 / 20Leading

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment14 / 20Trusted

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

Technology and Innovation13 / 20Trusted

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.

Sustainability12 / 20Highly Capable

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
1,737
Student:teacher ratio
12.7:1
Location
Bedford, Western Australia
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

107979 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
    557(-9)
    Writing
    567(-2)
    Spelling
    564(+4)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    563(-6)
    Numeracy
    569(-7)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    604(+8)
    Writing
    625(+14)
    Spelling
    602(+16)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    601(+7)
    Numeracy
    604(-1)

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

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
    $6,495
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $6,855
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $7,210
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $7,570
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $7,940
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $8,300
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 Chisholm Catholic College teach?

Chisholm Catholic College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

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

Chisholm Catholic College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Chisholm Catholic College in?

Chisholm Catholic College is classified as Catholic.

Does Chisholm Catholic College offer boarding?

No, Chisholm Catholic College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Chisholm Catholic College?

Chisholm Catholic College has 1,737 students.

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

Chisholm Catholic College's student to teacher ratio is 12.7 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Chisholm Catholic College sit in?

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

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

Chisholm Catholic College's strongest area is Academic Excellence, reaching Leading tier.

Where does Chisholm Catholic College rank?

Chisholm Catholic College ranks 10th among Catholic co-ed schools in Western Australia.

Where is Chisholm Catholic College located?

Chisholm Catholic College is located in Bedford, Western Australia.