St James' School
St James' School is a Catholic primary school in Vermont, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1139, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 351 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 23% of students have a language background other than English.
Vermont VIC 3133. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St James' School compares
By ICSEA, St James' School ranks 139th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 34 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 16th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Rangeview Primary School, a government primary school 0.9 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 James' School scores 1139, above average.
Enrolment and location
St James' 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 Vermont
St James' School is located in Vermont, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,042/wk and median rent of $426/wk. Population: 10,993.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Vermont suburb profileSchools near St James' School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St James' School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangeview Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mitcham | 0.9 km | 1155 | 16 higher | 689 |
| Vermont Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Vermont | 1.1 km | 1122 | 17 lower | 1,650 |
| Vermont Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Vermont | 1.4 km | 1161 | 22 higher | 752 |
| Heathmont CollegeGovernment Secondary · Heathmont | 2.0 km | 1014 | 125 lower | 667 |
| Wantirna Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wantirna | 2.2 km | 1031 | 108 lower | 53 |
| Antonio Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mitcham | 2.3 km | 1137 | 2 lower | 529 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St James' School a government school?
No, St James' School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St James' School offer?
St James' School offers Prep-6.
What is St James' School's ICSEA score?
St James' School has an ICSEA score of 1139, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St James' School?
St James' School has 351 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St James' School?
The nearest schools to St James' School are Rangeview Primary School (0.9 km), Vermont Secondary College (1.1 km), Vermont Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is St James' School located?
St James' School is located in Vermont, VIC 3133. Visit the school website at http://www.sjvermont.catholic.edu.au.