St James the Apostle School
St James the Apostle School is a Catholic primary school in Hoppers Crossing, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1037, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 387 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 62% have a language background other than English.
Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St James the Apostle School compares
By ICSEA, St James the Apostle School ranks 728th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 21 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 14th-highest ICSEA and the 16th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Baden Powell P-9 College, a government combined school 0.4 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 the Apostle School scores 1037, near average.
Enrolment and location
St James the Apostle 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 Hoppers Crossing
St James the Apostle School is located in Hoppers Crossing, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,580/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 37,216.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Hoppers Crossing suburb profileSchools near St James the Apostle School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St James the Apostle School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden Powell P-9 CollegeGovernment Combined · Hoppers Crossing | 0.4 km | 1006 | 31 lower | 827 |
| The Grange P-12 CollegeGovernment Combined · Hoppers Crossing | 1.1 km | 973 | 64 lower | 1,919 |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Tarneit | 1.4 km | 1053 | 16 higher | 441 |
| Cambridge Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hoppers Crossing | 1.5 km | 1036 | 1 lower | 660 |
| Thomas Carr CollegeCatholic Secondary · Tarneit | 1.7 km | 1061 | 24 higher | 1,347 |
| Hoppers Crossing Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Hoppers Crossing | 1.7 km | 975 | 62 lower | 1,467 |
| Mossfiel Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hoppers Crossing | 1.9 km | 951 | 86 lower | 344 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St James the Apostle School a government school?
No, St James the Apostle School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St James the Apostle School offer?
St James the Apostle School offers Prep-6.
What is St James the Apostle School's ICSEA score?
St James the Apostle School has an ICSEA score of 1037, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St James the Apostle School?
St James the Apostle School has 387 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St James the Apostle School?
The nearest schools to St James the Apostle School are Baden Powell P-9 College (0.4 km), Warringa Park School-Bethany Road Campus (1.1 km), The Grange P-12 College (1.1 km).
Where is St James the Apostle School located?
St James the Apostle School is located in Hoppers Crossing, VIC 3029. Visit the school website at http://www.sjhcn.catholic.edu.au.