St Benedict's Primary School
St Benedict's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Edgeworth, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1037, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 357 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 25% have a language background other than English.
Edgeworth NSW 2285. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Benedict's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Benedict's Primary School ranks 778th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Edgeworth Heights 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 Benedict's Primary School scores 1037, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Benedict'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 Edgeworth
St Benedict's Primary School is located in Edgeworth, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,435/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 6,401.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Edgeworth suburb profileSchools near St Benedict's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Benedict's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgeworth Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Edgeworth | 0.3 km | 969 | 68 lower | 305 |
| Edgeworth Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Edgeworth | 0.8 km | 967 | 70 lower | 647 |
| Barnsley Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Barnsley | 2.0 km | 950 | 87 lower | 276 |
| Glendale Technology High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Glendale | 2.9 km | 946 | 91 lower | 802 |
| West Wallsend High SchoolGovernment Secondary · West Wallsend | 3.1 km | 940 | 97 lower | 632 |
| West Wallsend Public SchoolGovernment Primary · West Wallsend | 3.6 km | 950 | 87 lower | 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Benedict's Primary School a government school?
No, St Benedict's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Benedict's Primary School offer?
St Benedict's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Benedict's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Benedict's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1037, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Benedict's Primary School?
St Benedict's Primary School has 357 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Benedict's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Benedict's Primary School are Edgeworth Heights Public School (0.3 km), Edgeworth Public School (0.8 km), Barnsley Public School (2.0 km).
Where is St Benedict's Primary School located?
St Benedict's Primary School is located in Edgeworth, NSW 2285. Visit the school website at http://edgeworth.catholic.edu.au/.