St Monica's Primary School
St Monica's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Moonee Ponds, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1129, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 512 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 27% of students have a language background other than English.
Moonee Ponds VIC 3039. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Monica's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Monica's Primary School ranks 182nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 48 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School - Essendon Campus, an independent combined 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 Monica's Primary School scores 1129, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Monica's Primary 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 Moonee Ponds
St Monica's Primary School is located in Moonee Ponds, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,111/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 16,224.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Moonee Ponds suburb profileSchools near St Monica's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Monica's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Essendon | 0.7 km | 1161 | 32 higher | 859 |
| Essendon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Essendon | 0.8 km | 1137 | 8 higher | 387 |
| St Columba's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Essendon | 0.8 km | 1107 | 22 lower | 1,047 |
| Moonee Ponds Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moonee Ponds | 1.0 km | 1145 | 16 higher | 290 |
| St Therese's SchoolCatholic Primary · Essendon | 1.5 km | 1116 | 13 lower | 529 |
| Moonee Ponds West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moonee Ponds | 1.5 km | 1136 | 7 higher | 289 |
| Ascot Vale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ascot Vale | 1.7 km | 1140 | 11 higher | 265 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Monica's Primary School a government school?
No, St Monica's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Monica's Primary School offer?
St Monica's Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is St Monica's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Monica's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1129, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Monica's Primary School?
St Monica's Primary School has 512 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Monica's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Monica's Primary School are Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School - Essendon Campus (0.7 km), Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School (0.7 km), Essendon Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is St Monica's Primary School located?
St Monica's Primary School is located in Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039. Visit the school website at http://www.stmonicasmp.catholic.edu.au.