St Clare's School
St Clare's School is a Catholic primary school in Thomastown, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1043, it sits in the 65th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 319 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 72% of students have a language background other than English.
Thomastown VIC 3074. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Clare's School compares
By ICSEA, St Clare's School ranks 668th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 28 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Thomastown West 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 Clare's School scores 1043, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Clare'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 Thomastown
St Clare's School is located in Thomastown, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,225/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 20,234.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Thomastown suburb profileSchools near St Clare's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Clare's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomastown West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thomastown | 0.3 km | 970 | 73 lower | 204 |
| Thomastown Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Thomastown | 0.5 km | 926 | 117 lower | 461 |
| Thomastown Meadows Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thomastown | 0.7 km | 954 | 89 lower | 252 |
| St Catherine's SchoolCatholic Primary · Lalor | 1.4 km | 1036 | 7 lower | 289 |
| Lalor Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lalor | 1.6 km | 981 | 62 lower | 408 |
| St Luke's SchoolCatholic Primary · Lalor | 2.0 km | 1049 | 6 higher | 313 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Clare's School a government school?
No, St Clare's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Clare's School offer?
St Clare's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Clare's School's ICSEA score?
St Clare's School has an ICSEA score of 1043, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Clare's School?
St Clare's School has 319 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Clare's School?
The nearest schools to St Clare's School are Thomastown West Primary School (0.3 km), Thomastown Secondary College (0.5 km), Thomastown Meadows Primary School (0.7 km).
Where is St Clare's School located?
St Clare's School is located in Thomastown, VIC 3074. Visit the school website at http://www.stclaresthomastown.catholic.edu.au.