St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Engadine, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1094, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 772 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
Engadine NSW 2233. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St John Bosco Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St John Bosco Catholic Primary School ranks 387th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St John Bosco College, a Catholic secondary school 0.2 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 Bosco Catholic Primary School scores 1094, above average.
Enrolment and location
St John Bosco 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 Engadine
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School is located in Engadine, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,303/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 17,736.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Engadine suburb profileSchools near St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John Bosco Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Bosco CollegeCatholic Secondary · Engadine | 0.2 km | 1081 | 13 lower | 986 |
| Engadine Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Engadine | 0.4 km | 1059 | 35 lower | 411 |
| Engadine West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Engadine | 0.6 km | 1057 | 37 lower | 541 |
| Engadine High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Engadine | 1.1 km | 1051 | 43 lower | 1,063 |
| Yarrawarrah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Engadine | 1.9 km | 1081 | 13 lower | 249 |
| Heathcote High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Heathcote | 2.2 km | 1028 | 66 lower | 633 |
| Marton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Engadine | 2.4 km | 1063 | 31 lower | 318 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St John Bosco Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St John Bosco Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St John Bosco Catholic Primary School offer?
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is St John Bosco Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1094, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John Bosco Catholic Primary School?
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School has 772 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John Bosco Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St John Bosco Catholic Primary School are St John Bosco College (0.2 km), Dunlea Centre, Australia's Original Boys' Town (0.3 km), Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School (0.4 km).
Where is St John Bosco Catholic Primary School located?
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School is located in Engadine, NSW 2233. Visit the school website at https://sjbpsengadine.syd.catholic.edu.au.