McCarthy Catholic College
Secondary school in West Tamworth, NSW
About McCarthy Catholic College
McCarthy Catholic College is a catholic secondary school located in West Tamworth, Sydney's North Shore. The school provides Catholic education within a caring community environment for students from 7-12.
With 935 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 991 (42th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
- Location West Tamworth, NSW 2340
- Website mccarthy.nsw.edu.au
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School Details
- Type Catholic
- Level Secondary (7-12)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 935 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 76 (69 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 41 (30.6 FTE)
- ICSEAIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 991 (42th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 13%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 406 (43%)
Girls: 529 (57%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 9%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 91%
ICSEA DistributionIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
Bottom 30%
Lower 36%
Upper 24%
Top 10%
