St Philip's School
St Philip's School is a Catholic primary school in Blackburn North, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1137, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 40 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher. 45% of students have a language background other than English.
Blackburn North VIC 3130. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Philip's School compares
By ICSEA, St Philip's School ranks 148th 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 12th-highest ICSEA and the 34th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Whitehorse Primary School, a government primary school 0.0 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 Philip's School scores 1137, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Philip'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 Blackburn North
St Philip's School is located in Blackburn North, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,021/wk and median rent of $431/wk. Population: 7,627.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Blackburn North suburb profileSchools near St Philip's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Philip's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn North | 0.0 km | 1123 | 14 lower | 302 |
| Donvale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Donvale | 1.0 km | 1120 | 17 lower | 289 |
| Old Orchard Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn North | 1.2 km | 1127 | 10 lower | 441 |
| Heatherwood SchoolGovernment Secondary · Donvale | 1.3 km | 991 | 146 lower | 214 |
| Blackburn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn | 1.3 km | 1141 | 4 higher | 440 |
| Beverley Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doncaster East | 1.4 km | 1153 | 16 higher | 811 |
| Blackburn High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Blackburn | 1.5 km | 1094 | 43 lower | 1,289 |
| Nunawading Christian College - PrimaryIndependent Primary · Nunawading | 1.6 km | 1101 | 36 lower | 343 |
| Nunawading Christian College - SecondaryIndependent Secondary · Nunawading | 1.7 km | 1067 | 70 lower | 261 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Philip's School a government school?
No, St Philip's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Philip's School offer?
St Philip's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Philip's School's ICSEA score?
St Philip's School has an ICSEA score of 1137, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Philip's School?
St Philip's School has 40 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Philip's School?
The nearest schools to St Philip's School are Whitehorse Primary School (0.0 km), Donvale Primary School (1.0 km), Old Orchard Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is St Philip's School located?
St Philip's School is located in Blackburn North, VIC 3130. Visit the school website at http://www.stphilipbbn.catholic.edu.au.