St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Lidcombe, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1081, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 357 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 93% of students have a language background other than English.
Lidcombe NSW 2141. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Joachim's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Joachim's Catholic Primary School ranks 474th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 39 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 23rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Lidcombe Public School, a government primary 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 Joachim's Catholic Primary School scores 1081, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Joachim'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 Lidcombe
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School is located in Lidcombe, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,888/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 23,663.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lidcombe suburb profileSchools near St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joachim's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lidcombe Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lidcombe | 0.2 km | 1019 | 62 lower | 762 |
| International Maarif Schools of AustraliaIndependent Combined · Auburn | 1.3 km | 1043 | 38 lower | 362 |
| Auburn Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Auburn | 1.6 km | 983 | 98 lower | 486 |
| Al-Faisal CollegeIndependent Combined · Auburn | 1.7 km | 1077 | 4 lower | 2,282 |
| Homebush West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Homebush West | 1.8 km | 1069 | 12 lower | 424 |
| Berala Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Berala | 1.9 km | 980 | 101 lower | 656 |
| Alpha Omega Senior CollegeIndependent Secondary · Auburn | 2.0 km | 1111 | 30 higher | 822 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Joachim's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Joachim's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Joachim's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Joachim's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1081, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joachim's Catholic Primary School?
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School has 357 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joachim's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Joachim's Catholic Primary School are Lidcombe Public School (0.2 km), International Maarif Schools of Australia (1.3 km), International Maarif Schools of Australia - Auburn Campus (1.5 km).
Where is St Joachim's Catholic Primary School located?
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School is located in Lidcombe, NSW 2141. Visit the school website at https://stjlidcombe.syd.catholic.edu.au.