St Francis Xavier School
St Francis Xavier School is a Catholic primary school in Ballarat East, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1071, it sits in the 76th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 482 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Ballarat East VIC 3350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Francis Xavier School compares
By ICSEA, St Francis Xavier School ranks 467th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Woodmans Hill Secondary College, a government secondary school 0.9 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 Francis Xavier School scores 1071, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Francis Xavier 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 Ballarat East
St Francis Xavier School is located in Ballarat East, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,123/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 5,937.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ballarat East suburb profileSchools near St Francis Xavier School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Francis Xavier School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmans Hill Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Ballarat East | 0.9 km | 988 | 83 lower | 602 |
| Caledonian Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brown Hill | 1.0 km | 1010 | 61 lower | 215 |
| St Alipius' Parish SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballarat East | 2.6 km | 1052 | 19 lower | 248 |
| Canadian Lead Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballarat East | 2.7 km | 952 | 119 lower | 235 |
| Black Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballarat | 3.2 km | 1042 | 29 lower | 397 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Francis Xavier School a government school?
No, St Francis Xavier School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Francis Xavier School offer?
St Francis Xavier School offers Prep-6.
What is St Francis Xavier School's ICSEA score?
St Francis Xavier School has an ICSEA score of 1071, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Francis Xavier School?
St Francis Xavier School has 482 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Francis Xavier School?
The nearest schools to St Francis Xavier School are Woodmans Hill Secondary College (0.9 km), Caledonian Primary School (1.0 km), Little Bendigo Primary School (2.2 km).
Where is St Francis Xavier School located?
St Francis Xavier School is located in Ballarat East, VIC 3350. Visit the school website at http://www.sfxballarat.catholic.edu.au.