St John the Baptist Primary School
St John the Baptist Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Maitland, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1047, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 397 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Maitland NSW 2320. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St John the Baptist Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St John the Baptist Primary School ranks 701st 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 4th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is All Saints College, a Catholic secondary school 0.2 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 the Baptist Primary School scores 1047, near average.
Enrolment and location
St John the Baptist 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.
Schools near St John the Baptist Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John the Baptist Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CollegeCatholic Secondary · Maitland | 0.2 km | 1023 | 24 lower | 1,191 |
| Maitland Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Maitland | 0.6 km | 936 | 111 lower | 405 |
| Hunter Trade CollegeIndependent Secondary · Telarah | 1.9 km | 978 | 69 lower | 257 |
| Maitland East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · East Maitland | 2.8 km | 975 | 72 lower | 559 |
| Telarah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Maitland | 2.8 km | 879 | 168 lower | 519 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · East Maitland | 2.8 km | 1063 | 16 higher | 449 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St John the Baptist Primary School a government school?
No, St John the Baptist Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St John the Baptist Primary School offer?
St John the Baptist Primary School offers K-6.
What is St John the Baptist Primary School's ICSEA score?
St John the Baptist Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1047, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John the Baptist Primary School?
St John the Baptist Primary School has 397 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John the Baptist Primary School?
The nearest schools to St John the Baptist Primary School are All Saints College (0.2 km), All Saints College (St Peter's) (0.4 km), Maitland Public School (0.6 km).
Where is St John the Baptist Primary School located?
St John the Baptist Primary School is located in Maitland, NSW 2320. Visit the school website at http://maitlandsj.catholic.edu.au.