St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in South Hurstville, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1130, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 210 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 93% have a language background other than English.
South Hurstville NSW 2221. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Raphael's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Raphael's Catholic Primary School ranks 179th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 52 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 38th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St George Christian School, an independent combined school 0.3 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 Raphael's Catholic Primary School scores 1130, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Raphael'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 South Hurstville
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School is located in South Hurstville, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,867/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 5,221.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
South Hurstville suburb profileSchools near St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Raphael's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Hurstville | 0.3 km | 1159 | 29 higher | 845 |
| Blakehurst High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Blakehurst | 0.6 km | 1043 | 87 lower | 1,013 |
| Blakehurst Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Blakehurst | 1.0 km | 1049 | 81 lower | 256 |
| Hurstville South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hurstville | 1.1 km | 1077 | 53 lower | 453 |
| Hurstville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hurstville | 1.2 km | 1102 | 28 lower | 1,048 |
| Mater Dei Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Blakehurst | 1.2 km | 1103 | 27 lower | 400 |
| Georges River College Hurstville CampusGovernment Secondary · Hurstville | 1.4 km | 1017 | 113 lower | 267 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Raphael's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Raphael's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Raphael's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Raphael's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1130, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Raphael's Catholic Primary School?
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School has 210 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Raphael's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Raphael's Catholic Primary School are St George Christian School (0.3 km), Blakehurst High School (0.6 km), Woniora Road School (0.8 km).
Where is St Raphael's Catholic Primary School located?
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School is located in South Hurstville, NSW 2221. Visit the school website at https://strhurstville.syd.catholic.edu.au.