St Simon's School
St Simon's School is a Catholic primary school in Rowville, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1087, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 366 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 21% of students have a language background other than English.
Rowville VIC 3178. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Simon's School compares
By ICSEA, St Simon's School ranks 381st of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Rowville Primary School, a government primary school 0.7 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 Simon's School scores 1087, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Simon'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 Rowville
St Simon's School is located in Rowville, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,205/wk and median rent of $441/wk. Population: 33,571.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Rowville suburb profileSchools near St Simon's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Simon's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rowville | 0.7 km | 1060 | 27 lower | 439 |
| Rowville Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Rowville | 0.7 km | 1028 | 59 lower | 1,887 |
| Heany Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rowville | 0.9 km | 1090 | 3 higher | 314 |
| Park Ridge Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rowville | 1.7 km | 1067 | 20 lower | 527 |
| Karoo Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rowville | 2.8 km | 1086 | 1 lower | 422 |
| Lysterfield Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lysterfield | 3.1 km | 1064 | 23 lower | 482 |
| Rosewood Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dandenong North | 3.4 km | 1023 | 64 lower | 258 |
| Darrang Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Knoxfield | 3.7 km | 974 | 113 lower | 64 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Simon's School a government school?
No, St Simon's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Simon's School offer?
St Simon's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Simon's School's ICSEA score?
St Simon's School has an ICSEA score of 1087, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Simon's School?
St Simon's School has 366 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Simon's School?
The nearest schools to St Simon's School are Rowville Primary School (0.7 km), Rowville Secondary College (0.7 km), Heany Park Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is St Simon's School located?
St Simon's School is located in Rowville, VIC 3178. Visit the school website at http://www.ssrowville.catholic.edu.au.