St James' School
St James' School is a Catholic primary school in Brighton, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1133, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 146 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 44% have a language background other than English.
Brighton VIC 3186. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St James' School compares
By ICSEA, St James' School ranks 168th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 31 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 21st-highest ICSEA and the 22nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Star of the Sea College, a Catholic secondary school 0.2 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' School scores 1133, above average.
Enrolment and location
St James' 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 James' School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St James' School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star of the Sea CollegeCatholic Secondary · Brighton | 0.2 km | 1132 | 1 lower | 1,204 |
| Elsternwick Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton | 0.7 km | 1147 | 14 higher | 463 |
| Firbank Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Brighton | 0.9 km | 1152 | 19 higher | 1,046 |
| Leibler Yavneh CollegeIndependent Combined · Elsternwick | 1.0 km | 1123 | 10 lower | 559 |
| Brighton Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Brighton | 1.5 km | 1143 | 10 higher | 1,480 |
| Brighton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton | 1.6 km | 1153 | 20 higher | 550 |
| Gardenvale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton East | 1.7 km | 1164 | 31 higher | 617 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St James' School a government school?
No, St James' School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St James' School offer?
St James' School offers Prep-6.
What is St James' School's ICSEA score?
St James' School has an ICSEA score of 1133, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St James' School?
St James' School has 146 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near St James' School?
The nearest schools to St James' School are Star of the Sea College (0.2 km), Elsternwick Primary School (0.7 km), Firbank Grammar School (0.9 km).
Where is St James' School located?
St James' School is located in Brighton, VIC 3186. Visit the school website at http://www.stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au.