St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Bowral, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1103, it sits in the 85th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 219 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Bowral NSW 2576. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School ranks 323rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bowral 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 Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School scores 1103, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic 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 Bowral
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is located in Bowral, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,535/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 10,764.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bowral suburb profileSchools near St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowral Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bowral | 0.5 km | 1090 | 13 lower | 484 |
| Bowral High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bowral | 1.4 km | 956 | 147 lower | 564 |
| Southern Highlands Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Bowral | 3.5 km | 1068 | 35 lower | 363 |
| Oxley CollegeIndependent Combined · Burradoo | 3.5 km | 1153 | 50 higher | 827 |
| Chevalier CollegeIndependent Secondary · Burradoo | 3.6 km | 1081 | 22 lower | 951 |
| Frensham SchoolIndependent Secondary · Mittagong | 3.8 km | 1137 | 34 higher | 345 |
| Mittagong Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mittagong | 3.9 km | 992 | 111 lower | 536 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School offer?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1103, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School has 219 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School are Bowral Public School (0.5 km), Aurora Southern Highlands Steiner School (0.6 km), Bowral High School (1.4 km).
Where is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School located?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is located in Bowral, NSW 2576. Visit the school website at http://www.stabdow.catholic.edu.au.