Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle is a Catholic primary school in Balmain, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1170, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 349 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 27% of students have a language background other than English.
Balmain NSW 2041. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle compares
By ICSEA, Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle ranks 31st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 65 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 18th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Balmain 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. Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle scores 1170, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle 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 Balmain
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle is located in Balmain, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $3,039/wk and median rent of $625/wk. Population: 10,454.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Balmain suburb profileSchools near Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balmain Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Balmain | 0.1 km | 1172 | 2 higher | 321 |
| Birchgrove Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Balmain | 0.9 km | 1132 | 38 lower | 214 |
| Sydney Secondary College Balmain CampusGovernment Secondary · Rozelle | 1.3 km | 1112 | 58 lower | 854 |
| Rozelle Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rozelle | 1.4 km | 1162 | 8 lower | 507 |
| Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay CampusGovernment Secondary · Glebe | 1.8 km | 1094 | 76 lower | 798 |
| Fort Street Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Sydney | 1.9 km | 1094 | 76 lower | 284 |
| St Scholastica's College Glebe PointIndependent Secondary · Glebe | 1.9 km | 1138 | 32 lower | 1,044 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle a government school?
No, Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle offer?
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle offers K-6.
What is Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle's ICSEA score?
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle has an ICSEA score of 1170, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle?
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle has 349 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle?
The nearest schools to Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle are Balmain Public School (0.1 km), Inner Sydney Montessori School (0.7 km), Nicholson Street Public School (0.9 km).
Where is Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle located?
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle is located in Balmain, NSW 2041. Visit the school website at https://fjtbalmain.syd.catholic.edu.au.
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle official website