St Paul's School
St Paul's School is a Catholic primary school in Bentleigh, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1134, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 341 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 8% of students have a language background other than English.
Bentleigh VIC 3204. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Paul's School compares
By ICSEA, St Paul's School ranks 163rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 36 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 23rd-highest ICSEA and the 19th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, a Catholic secondary school 0.3 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 Paul's School scores 1134, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Paul'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 Bentleigh
St Paul's School is located in Bentleigh, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,263/wk and median rent of $480/wk. Population: 17,921.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bentleigh suburb profileSchools near St Paul's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Paul's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bentleigh | 0.3 km | 1093 | 41 lower | 732 |
| Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bentleigh | 1.3 km | 1120 | 14 lower | 393 |
| Bentleigh West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bentleigh | 1.3 km | 1146 | 12 higher | 788 |
| Mckinnon Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mckinnon | 1.4 km | 1118 | 16 lower | 3,052 |
| Valkstone Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bentleigh East | 1.7 km | 1156 | 22 higher | 668 |
| Bentleigh Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Bentleigh East | 1.7 km | 1082 | 52 lower | 936 |
| Southern Autistic SchoolGovernment Combined · East Bentleigh | 1.9 km | 1049 | 85 lower | 294 |
| Ormond Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ormond | 1.9 km | 1158 | 24 higher | 318 |
| Mckinnon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ormond | 1.9 km | 1156 | 22 higher | 794 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Paul's School a government school?
No, St Paul's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Paul's School offer?
St Paul's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Paul's School's ICSEA score?
St Paul's School has an ICSEA score of 1134, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Paul's School?
St Paul's School has 341 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Paul's School?
The nearest schools to St Paul's School are Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College (0.3 km), Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School (1.3 km), Bentleigh West Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is St Paul's School located?
St Paul's School is located in Bentleigh, VIC 3204. Visit the school website at http://www.spbentleigh.catholic.edu.au.