St Paul's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Camden, 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 622 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Camden NSW 2570. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Paul's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Paul's Catholic Primary School ranks 701st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Camden Public School, a government primary school 0.3 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 Catholic Primary School scores 1047, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Paul's 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 Camden
St Paul's Catholic Primary School is located in Camden, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,650/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 3,378.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Camden suburb profileSchools near St Paul's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Camden | 0.3 km | 1041 | 6 lower | 313 |
| Mawarra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Camden | 1.8 km | 1017 | 30 lower | 386 |
| Elderslie High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Elderslie | 1.8 km | 988 | 59 lower | 857 |
| Camden South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Camden | 1.9 km | 1021 | 26 lower | 712 |
| Elderslie Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Elderslie | 2.4 km | 1011 | 36 lower | 539 |
| Spring Farm Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Spring Farm | 2.6 km | 1009 | 38 lower | 866 |
| Camden High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Camden | 3.4 km | 976 | 71 lower | 912 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Paul's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Paul's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Paul's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Paul's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Paul's Catholic 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 Paul's Catholic Primary School?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School has 622 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Paul's Catholic Primary School are Camden Public School (0.3 km), Mawarra Public School (1.8 km), Elderslie High School (1.8 km).
Where is St Paul's Catholic Primary School located?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School is located in Camden, NSW 2570. Visit the school website at http://www.spcdow.catholic.edu.au.