St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Arncliffe, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1116, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 292 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 78% have a language background other than English.
Arncliffe NSW 2205. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School ranks 250th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 53 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 28th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Arncliffe Public School, a government primary school 0.1 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 Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School scores 1116, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Francis Xavier'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 Arncliffe
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School is located in Arncliffe, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,046/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 12,023.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Arncliffe suburb profileSchools near St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arncliffe Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Arncliffe | 0.1 km | 1028 | 88 lower | 373 |
| Al Zahra CollegeIndependent Combined · Arncliffe | 0.7 km | 1032 | 84 lower | 773 |
| Athelstane Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Arncliffe | 0.9 km | 1003 | 113 lower | 277 |
| Rockdale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rockdale | 1.5 km | 1053 | 63 lower | 321 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Rockdale | 1.6 km | 1092 | 24 lower | 204 |
| Kyeemagh Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rockdale | 1.7 km | 1057 | 59 lower | 204 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1116, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School?
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School has 292 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School are Arncliffe Public School (0.1 km), Al Zahra College (0.7 km), Athelstane Public School (0.9 km).
Where is St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School located?
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School is located in Arncliffe, NSW 2205. Visit the school website at https://stfxarncliffe.syd.catholic.edu.au.
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School official website