Mother Teresa Primary School
Westmead, NSW
Suburb socio-economic profile
Westmead is a middle-income, family-oriented suburb. ABS 2021 Census data shows a median weekly household income of $2,144 and a median age of 33 citation:2021 Westmead, Census All persons QuickStats. Families are a strong presence, with 4,246 families and an average of 1.6 children per family recorded in Westmead citation:Westmead NSW — Suburb Profile. The income level sits above the national average, indicating a solidly middle-class profile rather than extreme affluence or disadvantage.
Most common foreign country of birth
Westmead is overwhelmingly overseas-born. Australia-born residents make up just 26.1% of the population, while India is the single most dominant overseas birthplace at 38.1% citation:Westmead NSW — Suburb Profile. This aligns with ABS religion data showing Hinduism as the largest broad religious group at 47.6% citation:2021 Westmead, Census All persons QuickStats. Families will find a deeply multicultural community here.
Working-parent support
Mother Teresa Primary School offers before and after school care through Ambrose School Age Care at the Westmead campus, also listed as Catholic Out of School Hours Care citation:Before school care - Child Care citation:Childcare Services within 10km of Harris Park NSW 2150. The specific opening and closing hours for this service were not stated in the available sources. This Catholic OOSH support is designed to accommodate working parents' typical schedules.
School culture
Specific extracurricular activities listed for Mother Teresa Primary School were not found in the provided search results. The available sources only describe a similar Catholic school's program—Sacred Heart Westmead's ICAS academic competitions, Chess, Robotics, Choir, and Maths Olympiad—which are not confirmed for Mother Teresa citation:Before and After School Care | Sacred Heart Westmead. Please contact the school office directly for its current enrichment and activity roster.
Suburb vibe and groceries
Westmead has a diverse, bustling suburban character with a median weekly rent of $410, reflecting a mix of established houses and newer apartments citation:Westmead NSW — Suburb Profile. No specific specialty or ethnic supermarkets (e.g., Indian or Asian grocers) within Westmead itself were named in the available sources; families typically rely on adjacent Parramatta for that type of produce.
Weeknight dining
For a quick family dinner, Pizza Emporio in Westmead offers well-rated authentic pizza for dine-in or takeaway citation:10 BEST Restaurants in Westmead NSW 2145 - Localsearch. Oporto Westmead at 163-173 Hawkesbury Rd is another kid-friendly option serving Portuguese flame-grilled chicken burgers citation:10 BEST Restaurants in Westmead NSW 2145 - Localsearch.
Tuition and enrichment
No external tutoring or enrichment centres within Westmead itself were identified in the available sources. Families may need to look to surrounding hubs such as Parramatta for these services, but no specific named providers for Westmead were found in the search results.
Commute
Westmead is served by Westmead Station on the T1 Western Line of Sydney Trains. Typical off-peak travel time to Central Station in the Sydney CBD is around 30 minutes, based on local commute estimates citation:Commute from Wentworthville (2145) to Sydney CBD | Stickybeak. The new M1 Sydney Metro City line runs close by but does not directly stop at Westmead, offering an alternative cross-harbour option from neighbouring stations citation:Sydney Metro City celebrates its record-breaking first year.
Sources
- 2021 Westmead, Census All persons QuickStats
- Westmead NSW — Suburb Profile
- Before school care - Child Care
- Childcare Services within 10km of Harris Park NSW 2150
- Before and After School Care | Sacred Heart Westmead
- 10 BEST Restaurants in Westmead NSW 2145 - Localsearch
- Commute from Wentworthville (2145) to Sydney CBD | Stickybeak
- Sydney Metro City celebrates its record-breaking first year
Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.