St Monica's School
St Monica's School is a Catholic primary school in Footscray, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1051, it sits in the 69th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 89 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher. 72% of students have a language background other than English.
Footscray VIC 3011. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Monica's School compares
By ICSEA, St Monica's School ranks 607th 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 29th-highest ICSEA and the 32nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Footscray City Primary School, a government primary school 0.8 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 Monica's School scores 1051, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Monica'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 Footscray
St Monica's School is located in Footscray, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,763/wk and median rent of $355/wk. Population: 17,131.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Footscray suburb profileSchools near St Monica's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Monica's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Footscray City Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Footscray | 0.8 km | 1125 | 74 higher | 455 |
| Footscray Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Footscray | 1.3 km | 1115 | 64 higher | 336 |
| Footscray High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Footscray | 1.6 km | 1078 | 27 higher | 1,326 |
| St John's SchoolCatholic Primary · Footscray | 2.0 km | 1136 | 85 higher | 227 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Monica's School a government school?
No, St Monica's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Monica's School offer?
St Monica's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Monica's School's ICSEA score?
St Monica's School has an ICSEA score of 1051, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Monica's School?
St Monica's School has 89 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Monica's School?
The nearest schools to St Monica's School are Footscray City Primary School (0.8 km), Western English Language School-Footscray Campus (0.9 km), Footscray High School - Pilgrim Campus (0.9 km).
Where is St Monica's School located?
St Monica's School is located in Footscray, VIC 3011. Visit the school website at http://www.smfootscray.catholic.edu.au.