St Therese's School
St Therese's School is a Catholic primary school in Essendon, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1116, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 529 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 12% of students have a language background other than English.
Essendon VIC 3040. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Therese's School compares
By ICSEA, St Therese's School ranks 238th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 42 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 18th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Columba's College, a Catholic secondary 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 Therese's School scores 1116, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Therese'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 Essendon
St Therese's School is located in Essendon, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,132/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 21,240.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Essendon suburb profileSchools near St Therese's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Therese's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Essendon | 0.8 km | 1107 | 9 lower | 1,047 |
| Essendon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Essendon | 0.9 km | 1137 | 21 higher | 387 |
| Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Essendon | 1.1 km | 1161 | 45 higher | 859 |
| Buckley Park CollegeGovernment Secondary · Essendon | 1.2 km | 1088 | 28 lower | 888 |
| Essendon North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Essendon North | 1.2 km | 1116 | same | 629 |
| Ave Maria CollegeCatholic Secondary · Aberfeldie | 1.3 km | 1082 | 34 lower | 826 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Therese's School a government school?
No, St Therese's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Therese's School offer?
St Therese's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Therese's School's ICSEA score?
St Therese's School has an ICSEA score of 1116, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Therese's School?
St Therese's School has 529 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Therese's School?
The nearest schools to St Therese's School are St Columba's College (0.8 km), St Bernard's College - Resurrection House Campus (0.8 km), Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School - Essendon Campus (0.9 km).
Where is St Therese's School located?
St Therese's School is located in Essendon, VIC 3040. Visit the school website at http://www.stessendon.catholic.edu.au.