St Francis Xavier's School
St Francis Xavier's School is a Catholic primary school in Box Hill, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1105, it sits in the 86th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 257 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 38% of students have a language background other than English.
Box Hill VIC 3128. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Francis Xavier's School compares
By ICSEA, St Francis Xavier's School ranks 290th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 39 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 32nd-highest ICSEA and the 26th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady of Sion 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 Francis Xavier's School scores 1105, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Francis Xavier'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.
Schools near St Francis Xavier's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Francis Xavier's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Sion CollegeCatholic Secondary · Box Hill | 0.1 km | 1111 | 6 higher | 930 |
| Box Hill High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Box Hill | 0.6 km | 1123 | 18 higher | 1,547 |
| Laburnum Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn | 1.1 km | 1159 | 54 higher | 619 |
| Kerrimuir Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Box Hill North | 1.7 km | 1137 | 32 higher | 572 |
| Blackburn High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Blackburn | 1.9 km | 1094 | 11 lower | 1,289 |
| Roberts McCubbin Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Box Hill South | 1.9 km | 1120 | 15 higher | 303 |
| Kingswood CollegeIndependent Combined · Box Hill | 1.9 km | 1162 | 57 higher | 575 |
| Box Hill Senior Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mont Albert North | 2.0 km | 1055 | 50 lower | 281 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Francis Xavier's School a government school?
No, St Francis Xavier's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Francis Xavier's School offer?
St Francis Xavier's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Francis Xavier's School's ICSEA score?
St Francis Xavier's School has an ICSEA score of 1105, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Francis Xavier's School?
St Francis Xavier's School has 257 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Francis Xavier's School?
The nearest schools to St Francis Xavier's School are Our Lady of Sion College (0.1 km), Box Hill High School (0.6 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - Cricket Australia - Box Hill (0.6 km).
Where is St Francis Xavier's School located?
St Francis Xavier's School is located in Box Hill, VIC 3128. Visit the school website at http://www.sfxboxhill.catholic.edu.au.