Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Carnes Hill, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1059, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 669 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 94% of students have a language background other than English.
Carnes Hill NSW 2171. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School ranks 615th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Greenway Park 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. Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School scores 1059, above average.
Enrolment and location
Holy Spirit 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 Carnes Hill
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is located in Carnes Hill, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,630/wk and median rent of $600/wk. Population: 3,332.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Carnes Hill suburb profileSchools near Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenway Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Carnes Hill | 0.6 km | 1011 | 48 lower | 620 |
| John Edmondson High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Horningsea Park | 0.7 km | 982 | 77 lower | 1,084 |
| Hoxton Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hoxton Park | 1.0 km | 985 | 74 lower | 531 |
| Clancy Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · West Hoxton | 1.1 km | 1054 | 5 lower | 1,211 |
| William Carey Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Prestons | 1.2 km | 1105 | 46 higher | 1,325 |
| Good Shepherd Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Hoxton Park | 2.0 km | 1037 | 22 lower | 469 |
| Good Samaritan Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Hinchinbrook | 2.1 km | 1006 | 53 lower | 1,297 |
| Thomas Hassall Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Middleton Grange | 2.3 km | 1083 | 24 higher | 1,721 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School offer?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1059, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has 669 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School are Greenway Park Public School (0.6 km), John Edmondson High School (0.7 km), Hoxton Park Public School (1.0 km).
Where is Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School located?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is located in Carnes Hill, NSW 2171. Visit the school website at https://hscarneshill.syd.catholic.edu.au.