St Francis Catholic College

Edmondson Park, New South Wales · Catholic · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Distinguished tier

a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas

Distinguished tier

S360 score: 80.5%

St Francis Catholic College is a co-educational, Catholic, Large school from Prep to Year 12 in Edmondson Park, New South Wales. It sits in the Distinguished tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for University Outcomes and Pathways.

Schools360 scoring overview

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

Academic Excellence50 / 60 (83.3%)Distinguished

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing46 / 60 (76.7%)Leading

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities47 / 60 (78.3%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence46 / 60 (76.7%)Leading

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 1217 / 20Distinguished

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

University Outcomes and Pathways18 / 20Elite

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 Support16 / 20Distinguished

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

Curriculum17 / 20Distinguished

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

Sports15 / 20Leading

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 Staff18 / 20Elite

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment17 / 20Distinguished

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 Governance15 / 20Leading

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

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections17 / 20Distinguished

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

Sustainability14 / 20Trusted

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

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,496
Student:teacher ratio
15.1:1
Location
Edmondson Park, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

108888 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 3
    Reading
    442(+4)
    Writing
    444(+2)
    Spelling
    452(+19)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    453(+5)
    Numeracy
    441(+5)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    501(-20)
    Writing
    521(+13)
    Spelling
    521(+11)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    524(-8)
    Numeracy
    520(-4)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    564(-2)
    Writing
    572(+3)
    Spelling
    586(+26)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    580(+11)
    Numeracy
    582(+6)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    589(-7)
    Writing
    611(0)
    Spelling
    601(+15)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    578(-16)
    Numeracy
    595(-10)

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
    12.1%
  • Result
    SMH Rank
    Figure
    #146

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

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Common questions

What year levels does St Francis Catholic College teach?

St Francis Catholic College teaches Prep to Year 12.

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

St Francis Catholic College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is St Francis Catholic College in?

St Francis Catholic College is classified as Catholic.

Does St Francis Catholic College offer boarding?

No, St Francis Catholic College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend St Francis Catholic College?

St Francis Catholic College has 1,496 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at St Francis Catholic College?

St Francis Catholic College's student to teacher ratio is 15.1 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does St Francis Catholic College sit in?

St Francis Catholic College sits in the Distinguished tier, a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas.

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

St Francis Catholic College's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does St Francis Catholic College rank?

St Francis Catholic College ranks 7th among Catholic co-ed schools in New South Wales.

Where is St Francis Catholic College located?

St Francis Catholic College is located in Edmondson Park, New South Wales.