Independent School

Red Bend Catholic College

Secondary school in Forbes, NSW

880
Students (2025)
989
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
12:1
Student:Teacher

About Red Bend Catholic College

Red Bend Catholic College is a independent secondary school located in Forbes, Sydney's North Shore. The school offers education for students from 7-12.

With 880 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 989 (42th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

📍 Contact & Location

🎓 School Details

  • Type Independent
  • Level Secondary (7-12)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 880 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 84 (75.7 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 55 (50.6 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 989 (42th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 17%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 415 (47%)
Girls: 465 (53%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 6%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 94%
ICSEA Distribution?Index 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.
27%
36%
24%
13%
Bottom 27% Lower 36% Upper 24% Top 13%