St John Bosco's School
St John Bosco's School is a Catholic primary school in Niddrie, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1108, it sits in the 86th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 413 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 8% of students have a language background other than English.
Niddrie VIC 3042. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St John Bosco's School compares
By ICSEA, St John Bosco's School ranks 272nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 30 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 13th-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Niddrie Autistic School, a government primary 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 John Bosco's School scores 1108, above average.
Enrolment and location
St John Bosco'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 Niddrie
St John Bosco's School is located in Niddrie, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,213/wk and median rent of $432/wk. Population: 5,901.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Niddrie suburb profileSchools near St John Bosco's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John Bosco's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosehill Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Niddrie | 0.5 km | 1027 | 81 lower | 1,109 |
| St Bernard's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Essendon | 0.8 km | 1100 | 8 lower | 1,567 |
| Buckley Park CollegeGovernment Secondary · Essendon | 0.9 km | 1088 | 20 lower | 888 |
| Essendon North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Essendon North | 1.3 km | 1116 | 8 higher | 629 |
| Our Lady of the Nativity SchoolCatholic Primary · Aberfeldie | 1.5 km | 1111 | 3 higher | 364 |
| Aberfeldie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Essendon | 1.5 km | 1108 | same | 374 |
| Ave Maria CollegeCatholic Secondary · Aberfeldie | 1.6 km | 1082 | 26 lower | 826 |
| Niddrie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Niddrie | 1.7 km | 1052 | 56 lower | 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St John Bosco's School a government school?
No, St John Bosco's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St John Bosco's School offer?
St John Bosco's School offers Prep-6.
What is St John Bosco's School's ICSEA score?
St John Bosco's School has an ICSEA score of 1108, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John Bosco's School?
St John Bosco's School has 413 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John Bosco's School?
The nearest schools to St John Bosco's School are Niddrie Autistic School (0.1 km), Rosehill Secondary College (0.5 km), St Bernard's College (0.8 km).
Where is St John Bosco's School located?
St John Bosco's School is located in Niddrie, VIC 3042. Visit the school website at http://www.sjbniddrie.catholic.edu.au.