St James' Primary School
St James' Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Banora Point, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1068, it sits in the 75th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 406 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% have a language background other than English.
Banora Point NSW 2486. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St James' Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St James' Primary School ranks 556th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's College, a Catholic secondary school 0.1 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 James' Primary School scores 1068, above average.
Enrolment and location
St James' 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 Banora Point
St James' Primary School is located in Banora Point, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,268/wk and median rent of $440/wk. Population: 16,460.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Banora Point suburb profileSchools near St James' Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St James' Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Banora Point | 0.1 km | 1050 | 18 lower | 838 |
| Centaur Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Banora Point | 1.1 km | 975 | 93 lower | 424 |
| Banora Point High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Banora Point | 1.2 km | 965 | 103 lower | 503 |
| Banora Point Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Banora Point | 1.5 km | 992 | 76 lower | 390 |
| Tweed Heads South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tweed Heads South | 1.7 km | 882 | 186 lower | 142 |
| Tweed River High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Tweed Heads South | 1.8 km | 940 | 128 lower | 590 |
| Pacific Online Christian SchoolIndependent Secondary · Tweed Heads South | 2.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St James' Primary School a government school?
No, St James' Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St James' Primary School offer?
St James' Primary School offers K-6.
What is St James' Primary School's ICSEA score?
St James' Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1068, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St James' Primary School?
St James' Primary School has 406 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St James' Primary School?
The nearest schools to St James' Primary School are St Joseph's College (0.1 km), Caldera School (0.4 km), Centaur Public School (1.1 km).
Where is St James' Primary School located?
St James' Primary School is located in Banora Point, NSW 2486. Visit the school website at http://www.bpplism.catholic.edu.au.