St Patrick's Primary School
St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Wallsend, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1076, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 323 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 33% have a language background other than English.
Wallsend NSW 2287. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Patrick's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Patrick's Primary School ranks 502nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Plattsburg Public School, a government primary school 0.6 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 Patrick's Primary School scores 1076, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Patrick'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 Wallsend
St Patrick's Primary School is located in Wallsend, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,401/wk and median rent of $375/wk. Population: 13,244.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wallsend suburb profileSchools near St Patrick's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Patrick's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callaghan College Wallsend CampusGovernment Secondary · Wallsend | 0.9 km | 952 | 124 lower | 890 |
| Wallsend Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wallsend | 1.1 km | 965 | 111 lower | 252 |
| Alesco Secondary CollegeIndependent Secondary · Cooks Hill | 1.6 km | 949 | 127 lower | 664 |
| Elermore Vale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wallsend | 1.7 km | 996 | 80 lower | 290 |
| Maryland Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Maryland | 2.1 km | 996 | 80 lower | 368 |
| Wallsend South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wallsend | 2.5 km | 1083 | 7 higher | 583 |
| Macquarie CollegeIndependent Combined · Wallsend | 2.7 km | 1110 | 34 higher | 1,060 |
| Newcastle Waldorf SchoolIndependent Combined · Glendale | 2.8 km | 1072 | 4 lower | 237 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Patrick's Primary School a government school?
No, St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Patrick's Primary School offer?
St Patrick's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Patrick's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Patrick's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1076, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Patrick's Primary School?
St Patrick's Primary School has 323 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Patrick's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Patrick's Primary School are Plattsburg Public School (0.6 km), Callaghan College Wallsend Campus (0.9 km), Wallsend Public School (1.1 km).
Where is St Patrick's Primary School located?
St Patrick's Primary School is located in Wallsend, NSW 2287. Visit the school website at http://wallsend.catholic.edu.au.