St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Lurnea, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1062, it sits in the 73rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 400 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 89% have a language background other than English.
Lurnea NSW 2170. 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 601st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 29 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 15th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Lurnea Public School, a government primary school 0.8 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 1062, 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 Lurnea
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School is located in Lurnea, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,239/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 10,057.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lurnea suburb profileSchools near St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lurnea Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lurnea | 0.8 km | 906 | 156 lower | 440 |
| Liverpool West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Liverpool | 0.9 km | 920 | 142 lower | 668 |
| Lurnea High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lurnea | 1.1 km | 902 | 160 lower | 696 |
| Cartwright Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cartwright | 1.2 km | 920 | 142 lower | 241 |
| Ashcroft High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Ashcroft | 1.4 km | 877 | 185 lower | 701 |
| Casula Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Casula | 1.5 km | 980 | 82 lower | 660 |
| Prestons Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Prestons | 1.8 km | 962 | 100 lower | 586 |
| Ashcroft Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashcroft | 1.9 km | 887 | 175 lower | 284 |
| St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Miller | 1.9 km | 1003 | 59 lower | 315 |
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 1062, placing it in the 73rd 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 400 enrolled students, with approximately 13 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 Lurnea Public School (0.8 km), Liverpool West Public School (0.9 km), Mainsbridge School (1.0 km).
Where is St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School located?
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School is located in Lurnea, NSW 2170. Visit the school website at https://stfxlurnea.syd.catholic.edu.au.
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School official website