St Bede's Catholic College

Chisholm, 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: 67.0%

St Bede's Catholic College is a co-educational, Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Chisholm, New South Wales. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Leading tier. It ranks 17th 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 Excellence36 / 60 (60.0%)Highly Capable

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment43 / 60 (71.7%)Trusted

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence36 / 60 (60.0%)Highly Capable

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 1212 / 20Highly Capable

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

University Outcomes and Pathways10 / 20Highly Capable

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 Support15 / 20Leading

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

Personal Development14 / 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.

Sports13 / 20Trusted

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture13 / 20Trusted

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 Environment15 / 20Leading

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

Technology and Innovation14 / 20Trusted

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

Institutional Excellence

School Governance12 / 20Highly Capable

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

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections11 / 20Highly Capable

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
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
851
Student:teacher ratio
11.5:1
Location
Chisholm, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

103030 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
    537(-29)
    Writing
    546(-23)
    Spelling
    537(-23)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    534(-35)
    Numeracy
    544(-32)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    574(-22)
    Writing
    582(-29)
    Spelling
    577(-9)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    567(-27)
    Numeracy
    569(-36)

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
    $2,353
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $2,353
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $2,353
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $2,353
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $3,488
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $3,488
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 St Bede's Catholic College teach?

St Bede's Catholic College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

Is St Bede's Catholic College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

St Bede's Catholic College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is St Bede's Catholic College in?

St Bede's Catholic College is classified as Catholic.

Does St Bede's Catholic College offer boarding?

No, St Bede's Catholic College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend St Bede's Catholic College?

St Bede's Catholic College has 851 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at St Bede's Catholic College?

St Bede's Catholic College's student to teacher ratio is 11.5 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does St Bede's Catholic College sit in?

St Bede's Catholic College sits in the Trusted tier, a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance.

What is St Bede's Catholic College's strongest area on Schools360?

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

Where does St Bede's Catholic College rank?

St Bede's Catholic College ranks 17th among Catholic co-ed schools in New South Wales.

Where is St Bede's Catholic College located?

St Bede's Catholic College is located in Chisholm, New South Wales.