St Joachim's School
St Joachim's School is a Catholic primary school in Carrum Downs, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1052, it sits in the 69th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 328 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 38% have a language background other than English.
Carrum Downs VIC 3201. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Joachim's School compares
By ICSEA, St Joachim's School ranks 597th 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 4th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Rowellyn Park Primary School, a government primary school 1.2 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 Joachim's School scores 1052, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Joachim'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 Carrum Downs
St Joachim's School is located in Carrum Downs, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,658/wk and median rent of $370/wk. Population: 21,976.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Carrum Downs suburb profileSchools near St Joachim's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joachim's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowellyn Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Carrum Downs | 1.2 km | 1003 | 49 lower | 781 |
| Banyan Fields Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Carrum Downs | 1.3 km | 987 | 65 lower | 517 |
| Carrum Downs Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Carrum Downs | 2.0 km | 969 | 83 lower | 928 |
| Aldercourt Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Frankston North | 2.1 km | 918 | 134 lower | 225 |
| Skye Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Skye | 2.5 km | 995 | 57 lower | 515 |
| Belvedere Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaford | 2.8 km | 1004 | 48 lower | 288 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Joachim's School a government school?
No, St Joachim's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Joachim's School offer?
St Joachim's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Joachim's School's ICSEA score?
St Joachim's School has an ICSEA score of 1052, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joachim's School?
St Joachim's School has 328 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joachim's School?
The nearest schools to St Joachim's School are Rowellyn Park Primary School (1.2 km), Banyan Fields Primary School (1.3 km), Flinders Christian Community College - Carrum Downs Campus (1.5 km).
Where is St Joachim's School located?
St Joachim's School is located in Carrum Downs, VIC 3201. Visit the school website at http://www.sjcarrumdowns.catholic.edu.au.