St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Prestons, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1088, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 646 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 87% have a language background other than English.
Prestons NSW 2170. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School ranks 431st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Dalmeny Public School, a government primary school 0.6 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 Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School scores 1088, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Catherine of Siena 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 Prestons
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is located in Prestons, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,310/wk and median rent of $520/wk. Population: 15,694.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Prestons suburb profileSchools near St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalmeny Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Prestons | 0.6 km | 1012 | 76 lower | 671 |
| Amity CollegeIndependent Combined · Prestons | 1.4 km | 1096 | 8 higher | 2,588 |
| William Carey Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Prestons | 1.7 km | 1105 | 17 higher | 1,325 |
| St Francis Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Edmondson Park | 1.7 km | 1088 | same | 1,559 |
| Edmondson Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Edmondson Park | 2.0 km | 1077 | 11 lower | 897 |
| Prestons Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Prestons | 2.1 km | 962 | 126 lower | 586 |
| Casula High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Casula | 2.3 km | 957 | 131 lower | 1,281 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School offer?
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1088, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School has 646 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School are Dalmeny Public School (0.6 km), Amity College (1.4 km), William Carey Christian School (1.7 km).
Where is St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School located?
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is located in Prestons, NSW 2170. Visit the school website at https://stcosprestons.syd.catholic.edu.au.
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School official website