St Bede's School
St Bede's School is a Catholic primary school in Balwyn North, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1133, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 264 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 16% of students have a language background other than English.
Balwyn North VIC 3104. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Bede's School compares
By ICSEA, St Bede's School ranks 168th 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 27th-highest ICSEA and the 22nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Balwyn North Primary School, a government primary school 0.6 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 Bede's School scores 1133, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Bede'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 Balwyn North
St Bede's School is located in Balwyn North, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,346/wk and median rent of $554/wk. Population: 21,302.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Balwyn North suburb profileSchools near St Bede's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Bede's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balwyn North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balwyn North | 0.6 km | 1139 | 6 higher | 554 |
| Balwyn High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Balwyn North | 0.7 km | 1141 | 8 higher | 2,260 |
| Kew High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kew East | 0.8 km | 1110 | 23 lower | 1,015 |
| Boroondara Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balwyn North | 1.6 km | 1138 | 5 higher | 278 |
| Deepdene Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Deepdene | 1.9 km | 1159 | 26 higher | 353 |
| Kew East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kew East | 1.9 km | 1183 | 50 higher | 404 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Bede's School a government school?
No, St Bede's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Bede's School offer?
St Bede's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Bede's School's ICSEA score?
St Bede's School has an ICSEA score of 1133, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Bede's School?
St Bede's School has 264 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Bede's School?
The nearest schools to St Bede's School are Balwyn North Primary School (0.6 km), Balwyn High School (0.7 km), Kew High School (0.8 km).
Where is St Bede's School located?
St Bede's School is located in Balwyn North, VIC 3104. Visit the school website at http://www.sbedesbn.catholic.edu.au.