St Peter Chanel School
St Peter Chanel School is a Catholic primary school in Deer Park, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1012, it sits in the 52nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 506 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 67% have a language background other than English.
Deer Park VIC 3023. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Peter Chanel School compares
By ICSEA, St Peter Chanel School ranks 924th 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 9th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Deer Park West Primary School, a government primary school 0.4 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 Peter Chanel School scores 1012, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Peter Chanel 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 Deer Park
St Peter Chanel School is located in Deer Park, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,456/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 18,145.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Deer Park suburb profileSchools near St Peter Chanel School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Peter Chanel School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Deer Park | 0.4 km | 989 | 23 lower | 389 |
| Deer Park North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Deer Park | 1.5 km | 942 | 70 lower | 307 |
| Cairnlea Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cairnlea | 2.0 km | 1023 | 11 higher | 776 |
| Derrimut Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Derrimut | 2.4 km | 998 | 14 lower | 574 |
| St Lawrence Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Derrimut | 2.7 km | 1043 | 31 higher | 454 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Peter Chanel School a government school?
No, St Peter Chanel School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Peter Chanel School offer?
St Peter Chanel School offers Prep-6.
What is St Peter Chanel School's ICSEA score?
St Peter Chanel School has an ICSEA score of 1012, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Peter Chanel School?
St Peter Chanel School has 506 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Peter Chanel School?
The nearest schools to St Peter Chanel School are Deer Park West Primary School (0.4 km), Victoria University Secondary College-Deer Park Campus (1.1 km), Deer Park North Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is St Peter Chanel School located?
St Peter Chanel School is located in Deer Park, VIC 3023. Visit the school website at http://www.spcdeerpark.catholic.edu.au.