St John's Catholic Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Dapto, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1038, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 623 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Dapto NSW 2530. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St John's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St John's Catholic Primary School ranks 767th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kanahooka High School, a government secondary 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 John's Catholic Primary School scores 1038, near average.
Enrolment and location
St John'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 Dapto
St John's Catholic Primary School is located in Dapto, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,475/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 10,954.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Dapto suburb profileSchools near St John's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanahooka High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kanahooka | 0.6 km | 912 | 126 lower | 581 |
| Lakelands Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dapto | 1.4 km | 952 | 86 lower | 370 |
| Dapto High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Dapto | 1.4 km | 968 | 70 lower | 988 |
| Hayes Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kanahooka | 1.6 km | 972 | 66 lower | 601 |
| Dapto Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Horsley | 2.1 km | 1006 | 32 lower | 790 |
| Mount Brown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dapto | 2.8 km | 975 | 63 lower | 346 |
| Farmborough Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Unanderra | 4.9 km | 961 | 77 lower | 226 |
| Cedars Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Unanderra | 5.0 km | 1067 | 29 higher | 661 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St John's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St John's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St John's Catholic Primary School offer?
St John's Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is St John's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St John's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1038, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John's Catholic Primary School?
St John's Catholic Primary School has 623 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St John's Catholic Primary School are Kanahooka High School (0.6 km), Koonawarra Public School (1.2 km), Lakelands Public School (1.4 km).
Where is St John's Catholic Primary School located?
St John's Catholic Primary School is located in Dapto, NSW 2530. Visit the school website at http://www.sjddow.catholic.edu.au.