St Declan's Catholic Primary School
St Declan's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Penshurst, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1108, it sits in the 86th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 539 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 69% have a language background other than English.
Penshurst NSW 2222. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Declan's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Declan's Catholic Primary School ranks 293rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 56 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Penshurst 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 Declan's Catholic Primary School scores 1108, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Declan'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.
Schools near St Declan's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Declan's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penshurst Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Penshurst | 0.1 km | 1061 | 47 lower | 458 |
| Georges River College Penshurst CampusGovernment Secondary · Penshurst | 0.1 km | 1038 | 70 lower | 488 |
| Marist Catholic College PenshurstCatholic Secondary · Mortdale | 0.6 km | 1090 | 18 lower | 1,343 |
| Beverly Hills Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Beverly Hills | 1.1 km | 1051 | 57 lower | 320 |
| Hurstville Grove Infants SchoolGovernment Primary · Penshurst | 1.1 km | 1097 | 11 lower | 59 |
| Mortdale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mortdale | 1.2 km | 1096 | 12 lower | 350 |
| Penshurst West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mortdale | 1.4 km | 1047 | 61 lower | 220 |
| Danebank - An Anglican School for GirlsIndependent Combined · Hurstville | 1.4 km | 1146 | 38 higher | 1,043 |
| Hurstville South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hurstville | 1.5 km | 1077 | 31 lower | 453 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Declan's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Declan's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Declan's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Declan's Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Declan's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Declan's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1108, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Declan's Catholic Primary School?
St Declan's Catholic Primary School has 539 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Declan's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Declan's Catholic Primary School are Penshurst Public School (0.1 km), Georges River College Penshurst Campus (0.1 km), Marist Catholic College Penshurst (0.6 km).
Where is St Declan's Catholic Primary School located?
St Declan's Catholic Primary School is located in Penshurst, NSW 2222. Visit the school website at https://stdpenshurst.syd.catholic.edu.au.