St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow is a Catholic primary school in Lithgow, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 993, it sits in the 44th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 287 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Lithgow NSW 2790. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow compares
By ICSEA, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow ranks 1,136th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Lithgow Public School, a government primary school 0.7 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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow scores 993, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow 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 Lithgow
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow is located in Lithgow, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,010/wk and median rent of $280/wk. Population: 4,956.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lithgow suburb profileSchools near St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithgow Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lithgow | 0.7 km | 919 | 74 lower | 324 |
| Cooerwull Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lithgow | 1.0 km | 906 | 87 lower | 258 |
| Lithgow High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lithgow | 1.2 km | 918 | 75 lower | 654 |
| La Salle Academy LithgowCatholic Secondary · Lithgow | 2.3 km | 980 | 13 lower | 230 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow a government school?
No, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow offer?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow offers K-6.
What is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow's ICSEA score?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow has an ICSEA score of 993, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow has 287 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow?
The nearest schools to St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow are Lithgow Public School (0.7 km), Cooerwull Public School (1.0 km), Lithgow High School (1.2 km).
Where is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow located?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow is located in Lithgow, NSW 2790. Visit the school website at http://www.stpatslithgow.catholic.edu.au/.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow official website