St John's School
St John's School is a Catholic primary school in Heidelberg, 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 345 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 21% of students have a language background other than English.
Heidelberg VIC 3084. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St John's School compares
By ICSEA, St John's School ranks 182nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 26 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 17th-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady of Mercy College, a Catholic 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 John's School scores 1129, above average.
Enrolment and location
St John'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 Heidelberg
St John's School is located in Heidelberg, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,012/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 7,360.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Heidelberg suburb profileSchools near St John's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mercy CollegeCatholic Secondary · Heidelberg | 0.1 km | 1111 | 18 lower | 1,175 |
| Heidelberg Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Heidelberg | 0.3 km | 1141 | 12 higher | 498 |
| Banyule Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rosanna | 1.9 km | 1161 | 32 higher | 618 |
| Ivanhoe East Primary School-Wilfred Road CampusGovernment Primary · Ivanhoe East | 1.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Ivanhoe | 1.9 km | 1181 | 52 higher | 850 |
| Ivanhoe East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ivanhoe East | 2.0 km | 1155 | 26 higher | 480 |
| Ivanhoe Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ivanhoe | 2.3 km | 1157 | 28 higher | 557 |
| St Clement of Rome SchoolCatholic Primary · Bulleen | 2.4 km | 1109 | 20 lower | 456 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St John's School a government school?
No, St John's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St John's School offer?
St John's School offers Prep-6.
What is St John's School's ICSEA score?
St John's 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 John's School?
St John's School has 345 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John's School?
The nearest schools to St John's School are Our Lady of Mercy College (0.1 km), Heidelberg Primary School (0.3 km), Austin Hospital School (0.7 km).
Where is St John's School located?
St John's School is located in Heidelberg, VIC 3084. Visit the school website at http://www.sjheidelberg.catholic.edu.au.