St James' Primary School
St James' Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Kotara South, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1104, it sits in the 85th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 334 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Kotara South NSW 2289. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St James' Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St James' Primary School ranks 312th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 35 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kotara South Public School, a government primary school 0.5 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 James' Primary School scores 1104, above average.
Enrolment and location
St James' 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 Kotara South
St James' Primary School is located in Kotara South, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,230/wk and median rent of $378/wk. Population: 1,267.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kotara South suburb profileSchools near St James' Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St James' Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotara South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kotara | 0.5 km | 1069 | 35 lower | 309 |
| Kotara High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Adamstown | 0.7 km | 1066 | 38 lower | 1,130 |
| Belair Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Adamstown | 1.1 km | 1103 | 1 lower | 409 |
| Garden Suburb Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Garden Suburb | 1.6 km | 1045 | 59 lower | 227 |
| Trinity Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Adamstown | 1.9 km | 1090 | 14 lower | 849 |
| Charlestown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 1.9 km | 1037 | 67 lower | 234 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Charlestown | 2.1 km | 1102 | 2 lower | 361 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St James' Primary School a government school?
No, St James' Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St James' Primary School offer?
St James' Primary School offers K-6.
What is St James' Primary School's ICSEA score?
St James' Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1104, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St James' Primary School?
St James' Primary School has 334 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St James' Primary School?
The nearest schools to St James' Primary School are Kotara South Public School (0.5 km), Kotara School (0.6 km), Kotara High School (0.7 km).
Where is St James' Primary School located?
St James' Primary School is located in Kotara South, NSW 2289. Visit the school website at http://kotarasouth.catholic.edu.au.