St Patrick's School
St Patrick's School is a Catholic primary school in Pakenham, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 982, it sits in the 38th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 318 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 62% have a language background other than English.
Pakenham VIC 3810. 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 1,194th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is ECG Secondary College - Pakenham Campus, an independent secondary school 0.1 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 982, near 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.
About Pakenham
St Patrick's School is located in Pakenham, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,664/wk and median rent of $351/wk. Population: 54,118.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Pakenham suburb profileSchools near St Patrick's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Patrick's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakenham Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Pakenham | 0.3 km | 962 | 20 lower | 1,030 |
| Pakenham Consolidated SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 1.0 km | 965 | 17 lower | 594 |
| Beaconhills CollegeIndependent Combined · Pakenham | 1.0 km | 1035 | 53 higher | 2,965 |
| Lakeside CollegeIndependent Combined · Pakenham | 1.7 km | 1034 | 52 higher | 647 |
| Pakenham Springs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 1.7 km | 995 | 13 higher | 687 |
| Pakenham Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 2.1 km | 978 | 4 lower | 499 |
| John Henry Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 2.4 km | 1020 | 38 higher | 981 |
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 982, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Patrick's School?
St Patrick's School has 318 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Patrick's School?
The nearest schools to St Patrick's School are ECG Secondary College - Pakenham Campus (0.1 km), Pakenham Secondary College (0.3 km), Pakenham Consolidated School (1.0 km).
Where is St Patrick's School located?
St Patrick's School is located in Pakenham, VIC 3810. Visit the school website at http://www.stppakenham.catholic.edu.au.