St Carthage's Primary School
St Carthage's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Lismore, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1064, it sits in the 73rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 580 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Lismore NSW 2480. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Carthage's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Carthage's Primary School ranks 582nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Trinity Catholic College Lismore, St Joseph's Campus, an independent secondary 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 Carthage's Primary School scores 1064, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Carthage's 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 Carthage's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Carthage's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High CampusGovernment Secondary · North Lismore | 0.7 km | 950 | 114 lower | 494 |
| Living SchoolIndependent Combined · Lismore | 1.2 km | 1037 | 27 lower | 313 |
| Lismore Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lismore Heights | 1.6 km | 973 | 91 lower | 203 |
| Trinity Catholic College LismoreIndependent Secondary · East Lismore | 2.3 km | 1055 | 9 lower | 816 |
| The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High CampusGovernment Secondary · Lismore | 2.3 km | 934 | 130 lower | 438 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Carthage's Primary School a government school?
No, St Carthage's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Carthage's Primary School offer?
St Carthage's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Carthage's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Carthage's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1064, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Carthage's Primary School?
St Carthage's Primary School has 580 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Carthage's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Carthage's Primary School are Trinity Catholic College Lismore, St Joseph's Campus (0.2 km), The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus (0.7 km), Living School (1.2 km).
Where is St Carthage's Primary School located?
St Carthage's Primary School is located in Lismore, NSW 2480. Visit the school website at http://www.stcarthlism.catholic.edu.au.