St Catherine's School
St Catherine's School is a Catholic primary school in Lalor, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1036, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 289 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 54% of students have a language background other than English.
Lalor VIC 3075. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Catherine's School compares
By ICSEA, St Catherine's School ranks 736th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 27 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Lalor Gardens 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 Catherine's School scores 1036, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Catherine'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 Lalor
St Catherine's School is located in Lalor, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,348/wk and median rent of $351/wk. Population: 23,219.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lalor suburb profileSchools near St Catherine's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Catherine's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lalor Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lalor | 0.3 km | 981 | 55 lower | 408 |
| St Clare's SchoolCatholic Primary · Thomastown | 1.4 km | 1043 | 7 higher | 319 |
| Thomastown West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thomastown | 1.5 km | 970 | 66 lower | 204 |
| Thomastown Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Thomastown | 1.5 km | 926 | 110 lower | 461 |
| St Luke's SchoolCatholic Primary · Lalor | 1.6 km | 1049 | 13 higher | 313 |
| Thomastown Meadows Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thomastown | 2.1 km | 954 | 82 lower | 252 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Catherine's School a government school?
No, St Catherine's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Catherine's School offer?
St Catherine's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Catherine's School's ICSEA score?
St Catherine's School has an ICSEA score of 1036, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Catherine's School?
St Catherine's School has 289 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Catherine's School?
The nearest schools to St Catherine's School are Lalor Gardens Primary School (0.3 km), Northern School For Autism-Lalor Campus (0.7 km), Peter Lalor Secondary College (1.0 km).
Where is St Catherine's School located?
St Catherine's School is located in Lalor, VIC 3075. Visit the school website at http://www.sclalorwest.catholic.edu.au.