St Alipius' Parish School
St Alipius' Parish School is a Catholic primary school in Ballarat East, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1052, it sits in the 69th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 248 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Ballarat East VIC 3350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Alipius' Parish School compares
By ICSEA, St Alipius' Parish School ranks 597th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Saints College - Ballarat Campus, a Catholic secondary 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 Alipius' Parish School scores 1052, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Alipius' Parish 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 Ballarat East
St Alipius' Parish School is located in Ballarat East, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,123/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 5,937.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ballarat East suburb profileSchools near St Alipius' Parish School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Alipius' Parish School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Lead Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballarat East | 1.3 km | 952 | 100 lower | 235 |
| Black Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballarat | 1.4 km | 1042 | 10 lower | 397 |
| Woodmans Hill Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Ballarat East | 1.8 km | 988 | 64 lower | 602 |
| Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)Government Primary · Ballarat | 1.8 km | 1069 | 17 higher | 227 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Alipius' Parish School a government school?
No, St Alipius' Parish School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Alipius' Parish School offer?
St Alipius' Parish School offers Prep-6.
What is St Alipius' Parish School's ICSEA score?
St Alipius' Parish School has an ICSEA score of 1052, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Alipius' Parish School?
St Alipius' Parish School has 248 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Alipius' Parish School?
The nearest schools to St Alipius' Parish School are Saints College - Ballarat Campus (0.7 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi Ballarat (1.0 km), Canadian Lead Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is St Alipius' Parish School located?
St Alipius' Parish School is located in Ballarat East, VIC 3350. Visit the school website at http://www.saballarat.catholic.edu.au.