St Paul's Catholic Primary School

St Paul's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Rapid Creek, NT offering T-6. With an ICSEA score of 1077, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 221 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 41% have a language background other than English.

Rapid Creek NT 0810. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1077
78th percentile
Enrolments
221
T-6
Students per teacher
11:1
21 teaching staff
Indigenous students
9%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
41%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How St Paul's Catholic Primary School compares

By ICSEA, St Paul's Catholic Primary School ranks 2nd of the 61 primary schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Millner Primary School, a government primary school 0.4 km away.

Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.

ICSEA against the national average

ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. St Paul's Catholic Primary School scores 1077, above average.

ICSEA 1077Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1077
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

St Paul's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.

St Paul's Catholic Primary School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Rapid Creek

St Paul's Catholic Primary School is located in Rapid Creek, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,208/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 3,261.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Rapid Creek suburb profile

Schools near St Paul's Catholic Primary School

The 7 nearest schools to St Paul's Catholic Primary School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolStudents
The Essington SchoolIndependent Combined · Rapid Creek0.7 km1128 51 higher782
Nightcliff Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Nightcliff1.2 km1063 14 lower478
Nightcliff High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Nightcliff1.2 km986 91 lower409
Jingili Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Jingili1.7 km997 80 lower235
Alawa Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Alawa2.2 km1011 66 lower259
Casuarina Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Moil2.3 km949 128 lower690
Moil Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moil2.4 km970 107 lower167

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St Paul's Catholic Primary School a government school?

No, St Paul's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.

What year levels does St Paul's Catholic Primary School offer?

St Paul's Catholic Primary School offers T-6.

What is St Paul's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?

St Paul's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1077, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend St Paul's Catholic Primary School?

St Paul's Catholic Primary School has 221 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.

What schools are near St Paul's Catholic Primary School?

The nearest schools to St Paul's Catholic Primary School are Millner Primary School (0.4 km), The Essington School - Senior Campus (0.5 km), The Essington School (0.7 km).

Where is St Paul's Catholic Primary School located?

St Paul's Catholic Primary School is located in Rapid Creek, NT 0810. Visit the school website at http://www.stpaulsnt.catholic.edu.au/.

St Paul's Catholic Primary School official website