St Patrick's School
St Patrick's School is a Catholic primary school in Ballarat, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1096, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 249 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 14% of students have a language background other than English.
Ballarat VIC 3350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Patrick's School compares
By ICSEA, St Patrick's School ranks 333rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street), 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. St Patrick's School scores 1096, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Patrick's 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 Patrick's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Patrick's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)Government Primary · Ballarat | 0.6 km | 1069 | 27 lower | 227 |
| Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)Government Primary · Lake Wendouree | 1.1 km | 1095 | 1 lower | 350 |
| Ballarat Clarendon CollegeIndependent Combined · Ballarat | 1.3 km | 1172 | 76 higher | 1,896 |
| Newington Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballarat | 1.4 km | 1007 | 89 lower | 278 |
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ballarat | 1.5 km | 1055 | 41 lower | 1,267 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Patrick's School a government school?
No, St Patrick's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Patrick's School offer?
St Patrick's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Patrick's School's ICSEA score?
St Patrick's School has an ICSEA score of 1096, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Patrick's School?
St Patrick's School has 249 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Patrick's School?
The nearest schools to St Patrick's School are Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) (0.6 km), Ballarat Clarendon College - Second Campus (0.7 km), Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) (1.1 km).
Where is St Patrick's School located?
St Patrick's School is located in Ballarat, VIC 3350. Visit the school website at http://www.spballarat.catholic.edu.au.