HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
73.52
AU Guide Score
121
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
1
All Rounders
Student Count
7
Top Achievers
Student Count
1
First in Course
Student Count
Westmead Community & Property
Population Overview
7.7%
Chinese Population
16,555
Total Population
5,659
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
6,288
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
7.7%
Chinese
35.7%
Indian
7.1%
English
6.2%
Aust
2.9%
Filipino
Property Prices
$1.4M
Median House
$600K
Median Unit
Rental Prices
$700
3BR House
$600
2BR House
$720
3BR Unit
$630
2BR Unit
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About This School
Catherine McAuley Westmead is a Catholic school located in Central Sydney, Westmead, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 1200 students. 2025 HSC: 121 Distinguished Achievers (averaging over 0.6 per student, good results), 1 All-rounders, 7 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course. AU Guide Score: 73. Area: safe, house median $1.45M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Catherine McAuley Westmead achieved 121 Distinguished Achievers, averaging over 0.6 per student, good results, 1 All-round Achievers, 7 Top Achievers in Course, and 1 First in Course. AU Guide rates this school 73 points. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Catherine McAuley Westmead is a Catholic school located in Westmead, offering Girls only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 1200 students. Catholic schools have lower fees than independent schools and welcome students of all faiths.
Catherine McAuley Westmead is located in 悉尼中区, Westmead. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 16,555, with Chinese comprising 7.70%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: Indian (35.67%), Chinese (7.66%), English (7.06%), Aust (6.17%), Filipino (2.89%).
Catherine McAuley Westmead is located in 悉尼中区, Westmead. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Westmead has a crime rate of 6,288 per 100,000, which is 0.95x the NSW average (6,635). Below NSW average, a safe area.
Catherine McAuley Westmead is located in Westmead (postcode 2145). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $1.45M, unit median $0.6M. Close to Sydney median prices.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025