Red Bend Catholic College
Secondary school in Forbes, NSW
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
- Location Forbes, NSW 2871
- Website www.redbendcc.nsw.edu.au
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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)
- 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. 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 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 27%
Lower 36%
Upper 24%
Top 13%
