St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst
St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst is a Catholic primary school in South Bathurst, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1028, it sits in the 59th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 216 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
South Bathurst NSW 2795. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst compares
By ICSEA, St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst ranks 862nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Skillset Senior College, an independent secondary school 0.3 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 Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst scores 1028, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst 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 South Bathurst
St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst is located in South Bathurst, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,222/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 1,583.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
South Bathurst suburb profileSchools near St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stanislaus' CollegeIndependent Secondary · Bathurst | 1.3 km | 1038 | 10 higher | 713 |
| Bathurst Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bathurst | 2.0 km | 983 | 45 lower | 424 |
| MacKillop College BathurstCatholic Secondary · Bathurst | 2.1 km | 1027 | 1 lower | 691 |
| Cathedral Catholic Primary School BathurstCatholic Primary · Bathurst | 2.3 km | 1036 | 8 higher | 363 |
| Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High CampusGovernment Secondary · Bathurst | 2.8 km | 963 | 65 lower | 917 |
| The Assumption Catholic Primary School BathurstCatholic Primary · Bathurst | 3.0 km | 1031 | 3 higher | 393 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst a government school?
No, St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst offer?
St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst offers K-6.
What is St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst's ICSEA score?
St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst has an ICSEA score of 1028, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst?
St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst has 216 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst?
The nearest schools to St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst are Skillset Senior College (0.3 km), Bathurst South Public School (0.6 km), St Stanislaus' College, Sunnyside Farm (0.9 km).
Where is St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst located?
St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst is located in South Bathurst, NSW 2795. Visit the school website at http://www.stphilsbathurst.catholic.edu.au.
St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst official website