St Matthew's School
St Matthew's School is a Catholic primary school in Fawkner, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1009, it sits in the 51st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 204 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 68% have a language background other than English.
Fawkner VIC 3060. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Matthew's School compares
By ICSEA, St Matthew's School ranks 948th 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 26th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Moomba Park Primary School, a government primary 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 Matthew's School scores 1009, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Matthew'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 Fawkner
St Matthew's School is located in Fawkner, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,428/wk and median rent of $376/wk. Population: 14,274.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Fawkner suburb profileSchools near St Matthew's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Matthew's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moomba Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fawkner | 0.3 km | 1018 | 9 higher | 205 |
| John Fawkner Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Fawkner | 0.6 km | 958 | 51 lower | 234 |
| Darul Ulum College of VictoriaIndependent Combined · Fawkner | 0.9 km | 1005 | 4 lower | 1,766 |
| Fawkner Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fawkner | 2.0 km | 1020 | 11 higher | 238 |
| Belle Vue Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenroy | 2.2 km | 949 | 60 lower | 159 |
| St Joseph the Worker SchoolCatholic Primary · Reservoir | 2.2 km | 1049 | 40 higher | 245 |
| St Thomas More's SchoolCatholic Primary · Hadfield | 2.3 km | 1074 | 65 higher | 366 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Matthew's School a government school?
No, St Matthew's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Matthew's School offer?
St Matthew's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Matthew's School's ICSEA score?
St Matthew's School has an ICSEA score of 1009, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Matthew's School?
St Matthew's School has 204 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Matthew's School?
The nearest schools to St Matthew's School are Moomba Park Primary School (0.3 km), John Fawkner Secondary College (0.6 km), John Fawkner Secondary College-Sports Learning Centre (0.6 km).
Where is St Matthew's School located?
St Matthew's School is located in Fawkner, VIC 3060. Visit the school website at http://www.smfawknernth.catholic.edu.au.