St Finbar's School
St Finbar's School is a Catholic primary school in Brighton East, 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 331 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 35% have a language background other than English.
Brighton East VIC 3187. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Finbar's School compares
By ICSEA, St Finbar's School ranks 154th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 37 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 23rd-highest ICSEA and the 20th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Brighton Secondary College, a government secondary school 0.5 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 Finbar's School scores 1136, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Finbar'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 Brighton East
St Finbar's School is located in Brighton East, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,544/wk and median rent of $600/wk. Population: 16,757.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Brighton East suburb profileSchools near St Finbar's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Finbar's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Brighton East | 0.5 km | 1106 | 30 lower | 873 |
| Bentleigh West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bentleigh | 0.9 km | 1146 | 10 higher | 788 |
| Gardenvale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton East | 1.3 km | 1164 | 28 higher | 617 |
| Brighton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton | 1.4 km | 1153 | 17 higher | 550 |
| St Leonard's CollegeIndependent Combined · Brighton East | 1.6 km | 1184 | 48 higher | 1,597 |
| Ormond Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ormond | 1.8 km | 1158 | 22 higher | 318 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Finbar's School a government school?
No, St Finbar's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Finbar's School offer?
St Finbar's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Finbar's School's ICSEA score?
St Finbar'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 Finbar's School?
St Finbar's School has 331 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Finbar's School?
The nearest schools to St Finbar's School are Brighton Secondary College (0.5 km), Melbourne Montessori College - Brighton East Campus (0.5 km), Bentleigh West Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is St Finbar's School located?
St Finbar's School is located in Brighton East, VIC 3187. Visit the school website at http://www.sfbrightoneast.catholic.edu.au.