St Paul's Primary School
St Paul's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Rutherford, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 996, it sits in the 45th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 370 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
Rutherford NSW 2320. 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 1,103rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Telarah 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 Paul's Primary School scores 996, 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 Rutherford
St Paul's Primary School is located in Rutherford, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,475/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 13,091.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Rutherford suburb profileSchools near St Paul's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Paul's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telarah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Maitland | 0.5 km | 879 | 117 lower | 519 |
| Rutherford Technology High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Rutherford | 1.1 km | 922 | 74 lower | 1,405 |
| Rutherford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rutherford | 1.1 km | 933 | 63 lower | 1,007 |
| Hunter Trade CollegeIndependent Secondary · Telarah | 2.2 km | 978 | 18 lower | 257 |
| Maitland Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Maitland | 2.7 km | 936 | 60 lower | 405 |
| St John the Baptist Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Maitland | 3.2 km | 1047 | 51 higher | 397 |
| All Saints CollegeCatholic Secondary · Maitland | 3.4 km | 1023 | 27 higher | 1,191 |
| Gillieston Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gillieston Heights | 3.5 km | 922 | 74 lower | 404 |
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 996, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Paul's Primary School?
St Paul's Primary School has 370 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Paul's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Paul's Primary School are Telarah Public School (0.5 km), Rutherford Technology High School (1.1 km), Rutherford Public School (1.1 km).
Where is St Paul's Primary School located?
St Paul's Primary School is located in Rutherford, NSW 2320. Visit the school website at http://rutherford.catholic.edu.au/.