St Mel's Catholic Primary School
St Mel's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Campsie, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1056, it sits in the 70th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 345 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 97% have a language background other than English.
Campsie NSW 2194. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Mel's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Mel's Catholic Primary School ranks 636th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 72 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 41st-highest ICSEA and the 31st-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Campsie 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 Mel's Catholic Primary School scores 1056, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Mel'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 Campsie
St Mel's Catholic Primary School is located in Campsie, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,497/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 26,132.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Campsie suburb profileSchools near St Mel's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mel's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campsie Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Campsie | 0.1 km | 1016 | 40 lower | 515 |
| Harcourt Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Campsie | 1.0 km | 1033 | 23 lower | 373 |
| Canterbury South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Canterbury | 1.2 km | 1038 | 18 lower | 269 |
| Canterbury Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Canterbury | 1.5 km | 1082 | 26 higher | 346 |
| Canterbury Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Canterbury | 1.6 km | 1059 | 3 higher | 722 |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic School AshburyCatholic Primary · Croydon Park | 1.8 km | 1102 | 46 higher | 378 |
| Canterbury Boys High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Canterbury | 1.8 km | 1018 | 38 lower | 422 |
| Croydon Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Croydon Park | 1.8 km | 1077 | 21 higher | 325 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mel's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Mel's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mel's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Mel's Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Mel's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Mel's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1056, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mel's Catholic Primary School?
St Mel's Catholic Primary School has 345 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mel's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Mel's Catholic Primary School are Campsie Public School (0.1 km), Harcourt Public School (1.0 km), Wangee Park School (1.0 km).
Where is St Mel's Catholic Primary School located?
St Mel's Catholic Primary School is located in Campsie, NSW 2194. Visit the school website at https://stmcampsie.syd.catholic.edu.au.