St Peter's School
St Peter's School is a Catholic primary school in Bentleigh East, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1121, it sits in the 89th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 625 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 42% of students have a language background other than English.
Bentleigh East VIC 3165. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Peter's School compares
By ICSEA, St Peter's School ranks 212th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 35 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Bede's College - Bentleigh East Campus, a Catholic secondary school 0.4 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 Peter's School scores 1121, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Peter'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.
About Bentleigh East
St Peter's School is located in Bentleigh East, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,215/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 30,159.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bentleigh East suburb profileSchools near St Peter's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Peter's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coatesville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bentleigh East | 0.4 km | 1136 | 15 higher | 795 |
| Southern Autistic SchoolGovernment Combined · East Bentleigh | 0.8 km | 1049 | 72 lower | 294 |
| Bentleigh Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Bentleigh East | 1.0 km | 1082 | 39 lower | 936 |
| East Bentleigh Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bentleigh East | 1.3 km | 1100 | 21 lower | 324 |
| Valkstone Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bentleigh East | 1.5 km | 1156 | 35 higher | 668 |
| South Oakleigh CollegeGovernment Secondary · Oakleigh South | 1.7 km | 1052 | 69 lower | 950 |
| Hughesdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hughesdale | 2.0 km | 1144 | 23 higher | 572 |
| Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bentleigh | 2.1 km | 1120 | 1 lower | 393 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Peter's School a government school?
No, St Peter's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Peter's School offer?
St Peter's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Peter's School's ICSEA score?
St Peter's School has an ICSEA score of 1121, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Peter's School?
St Peter's School has 625 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Peter's School?
The nearest schools to St Peter's School are St Bede's College - Bentleigh East Campus (0.4 km), Coatesville Primary School (0.4 km), Southern Autistic School (0.8 km).
Where is St Peter's School located?
St Peter's School is located in Bentleigh East, VIC 3165. Visit the school website at http://www.spbentleigheast.catholic.edu.au.