St Paul's Primary School
St Paul's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Gateshead, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1023, it sits in the 57th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 294 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 18% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Gateshead NSW 2290. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Paul's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Paul's Primary School ranks 895th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 26 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 18th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary's Catholic College, a Catholic secondary school 0.1 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 Primary School scores 1023, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Paul'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 Gateshead
St Paul's Primary School is located in Gateshead, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,232/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 3,121.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gateshead suburb profileSchools near St Paul's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Paul's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gateshead | 0.1 km | 1062 | 39 higher | 989 |
| Wiripaang Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gateshead | 0.6 km | 853 | 170 lower | 182 |
| Hunter Sports High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gateshead | 0.8 km | 955 | 68 lower | 941 |
| Charlestown East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 1.4 km | 1036 | 13 higher | 319 |
| Charlestown South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 1.4 km | 1075 | 52 higher | 235 |
| Charlestown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 1.6 km | 1037 | 14 higher | 234 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Charlestown | 1.6 km | 1102 | 79 higher | 361 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Paul's Primary School a government school?
No, St Paul's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Paul's Primary School offer?
St Paul's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Paul's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Paul's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1023, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Paul's Primary School?
St Paul's Primary School has 294 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Paul's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Paul's Primary School are St Mary's Catholic College (0.1 km), Wiripaang Public School (0.6 km), Hunter Sports High School (0.8 km).
Where is St Paul's Primary School located?
St Paul's Primary School is located in Gateshead, NSW 2290. Visit the school website at http://gatesheadsp.catholic.edu.au.