St John's School
St John's School is a Catholic primary school in Footscray, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1136, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 227 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 41% 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 John's School compares
By ICSEA, St John's School ranks 154th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 34 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 26th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Footscray Primary School, a government primary 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 John's School scores 1136, 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 Footscray
St John'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 John's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Footscray Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Footscray | 0.7 km | 1115 | 21 lower | 336 |
| Footscray West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Footscray | 0.9 km | 1117 | 19 lower | 672 |
| Footscray North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Footscray | 0.9 km | 1080 | 56 lower | 630 |
| Footscray High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Footscray | 0.9 km | 1078 | 58 lower | 1,326 |
| Footscray City Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Footscray | 1.8 km | 1125 | 11 lower | 455 |
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 1136, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John's School?
St John's School has 227 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John's School?
The nearest schools to St John's School are Footscray Primary School (0.7 km), Footscray West Primary School (0.9 km), Footscray North Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is St John's School located?
St John's School is located in Footscray, VIC 3011. Visit the school website at http://www.sjfootscray.catholic.edu.au.