St Christopher's School
St Christopher's School is a Catholic primary school in Airport West, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1083, it sits in the 80th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 727 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Airport West VIC 3042. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Christopher's School compares
By ICSEA, St Christopher's School ranks 402nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 27 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 14th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Essendon Keilor College-Niddrie Campus, a government secondary 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 Christopher's School scores 1083, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Christopher'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 Airport West
St Christopher's School is located in Airport West, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,761/wk and median rent of $401/wk. Population: 8,173.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Airport West suburb profileSchools near St Christopher's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Christopher's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niddrie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Niddrie | 0.7 km | 1052 | 31 lower | 299 |
| Penleigh & Essendon Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Keilor East | 1.2 km | 1173 | 90 higher | 2,913 |
| Keilor Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Keilor East | 1.8 km | 1049 | 34 lower | 254 |
| St John Bosco's SchoolCatholic Primary · Niddrie | 2.2 km | 1108 | 25 higher | 413 |
| Essendon Keilor CollegeGovernment Secondary · Keilor East | 2.4 km | 1004 | 79 lower | 697 |
| Rosehill Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Niddrie | 2.5 km | 1027 | 56 lower | 1,109 |
| Tullamarine Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tullamarine | 2.5 km | 997 | 86 lower | 206 |
| Strathmore North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Strathmore | 2.6 km | 1116 | 33 higher | 632 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Christopher's School a government school?
No, St Christopher's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Christopher's School offer?
St Christopher's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Christopher's School's ICSEA score?
St Christopher's School has an ICSEA score of 1083, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Christopher's School?
St Christopher's School has 727 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Christopher's School?
The nearest schools to St Christopher's School are Essendon Keilor College-Niddrie Campus (0.6 km), Niddrie Primary School (0.7 km), Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School (1.2 km).
Where is St Christopher's School located?
St Christopher's School is located in Airport West, VIC 3042. Visit the school website at http://www.stcapw.catholic.edu.au.