St John's Primary School
St John's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Lambton, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1083, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 200 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 29% have a language background other than English.
Lambton NSW 2299. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St John's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St John's Primary School ranks 459th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 34 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 12th-highest ICSEA and the 21st-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Lambton Public School, a government primary school 0.3 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 John's Primary School scores 1083, above average.
Enrolment and location
St John's 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.
About Lambton
St John's Primary School is located in Lambton, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,628/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 5,214.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lambton suburb profileSchools near St John's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lambton | 0.3 km | 1065 | 18 lower | 339 |
| Jesmond Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Jesmond | 1.2 km | 923 | 160 lower | 216 |
| Callaghan College Jesmond Senior CampusGovernment Secondary · Jesmond | 1.3 km | 980 | 103 lower | 659 |
| Aspect Hunter School, Waratah West SatelliteIndependent Primary · Waratah West | 1.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Waratah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Waratah | 1.6 km | 1019 | 64 lower | 351 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St John's Primary School a government school?
No, St John's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St John's Primary School offer?
St John's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St John's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St John's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1083, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John's Primary School?
St John's Primary School has 200 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St John's Primary School are Lambton Public School (0.3 km), Jesmond Public School (1.2 km), Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus (1.3 km).
Where is St John's Primary School located?
St John's Primary School is located in Lambton, NSW 2299. Visit the school website at http://lambton.catholic.edu.au.