St John Bosco College
St John Bosco College is a Catholic secondary school in Engadine, NSW offering 7-12. 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 986 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
Engadine NSW 2233. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St John Bosco College compares
By ICSEA, St John Bosco College ranks 115th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, a Catholic 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 John Bosco College scores 1081, above average.
Enrolment and location
St John Bosco College 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 Engadine
St John Bosco College is located in Engadine, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,303/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 17,736.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Engadine suburb profileSchools near St John Bosco College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John Bosco College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Engadine | 0.2 km | 1094 | 13 higher | 772 |
| Engadine Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Engadine | 0.5 km | 1059 | 22 lower | 411 |
| Engadine West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Engadine | 0.8 km | 1057 | 24 lower | 541 |
| Engadine High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Engadine | 1.1 km | 1051 | 30 lower | 1,063 |
| Yarrawarrah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Engadine | 1.9 km | 1081 | same | 249 |
| Heathcote High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Heathcote | 2.0 km | 1028 | 53 lower | 633 |
| Heathcote Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Heathcote | 2.4 km | 1056 | 25 lower | 273 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St John Bosco College a government school?
No, St John Bosco College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St John Bosco College offer?
St John Bosco College offers 7-12.
What is St John Bosco College's ICSEA score?
St John Bosco College has an ICSEA score of 1081, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John Bosco College?
St John Bosco College has 986 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John Bosco College?
The nearest schools to St John Bosco College are St John Bosco Catholic Primary School (0.2 km), Dunlea Centre, Australia's Original Boys' Town (0.2 km), Engadine Public School (0.5 km).
Where is St John Bosco College located?
St John Bosco College is located in Engadine, NSW 2233. Visit the school website at https://sjbcengadine.syd.catholic.edu.au.