St Therese's Primary School
St Therese's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in New Lambton, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1100, it sits in the 84th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 543 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
New Lambton NSW 2305. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Therese's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Therese's Primary School ranks 347th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 41 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 13th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is New 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 Therese's Primary School scores 1100, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Therese'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 New Lambton
St Therese's Primary School is located in New Lambton, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,853/wk and median rent of $395/wk. Population: 10,651.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
New Lambton suburb profileSchools near St Therese's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Therese's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Lambton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · New Lambton | 0.3 km | 1108 | 8 higher | 538 |
| New Lambton South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · New Lambton | 0.7 km | 1095 | 5 lower | 462 |
| Lambton High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lambton | 1.0 km | 1057 | 43 lower | 1,176 |
| Hunter School of Performing ArtsGovernment Combined · Broadmeadow | 1.1 km | 1085 | 15 lower | 1,094 |
| Trinity Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Adamstown | 1.3 km | 1090 | 10 lower | 849 |
| Adamstown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Adamstown | 1.6 km | 1078 | 22 lower | 439 |
| Merewether High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Broadmeadow | 1.8 km | 1206 | 106 higher | 1,080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Therese's Primary School a government school?
No, St Therese's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Therese's Primary School offer?
St Therese's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Therese's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Therese's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1100, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Therese's Primary School?
St Therese's Primary School has 543 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Therese's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Therese's Primary School are New Lambton Public School (0.3 km), New Lambton South Public School (0.7 km), Lambton High School (1.0 km).
Where is St Therese's Primary School located?
St Therese's Primary School is located in New Lambton, NSW 2305. Visit the school website at http://newlambton.catholic.edu.au.