Cana Catholic Primary School
Cana Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Hillside, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1039, it sits in the 64th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 508 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 24% of students have a language background other than English.
Hillside VIC 3037. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cana Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Cana Catholic Primary School ranks 709th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sydenham - Hillside Primary School-Hillside Campus, a government primary school 1.0 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. Cana Catholic Primary School scores 1039, near average.
Enrolment and location
Cana Catholic Primary 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.
Schools near Cana Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cana Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Green Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hillside | 1.3 km | 1014 | 25 lower | 495 |
| Sydenham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sydenham | 2.1 km | 1012 | 27 lower | 993 |
| Catholic Regional College SydenhamCatholic Secondary · Sydenham | 2.4 km | 1028 | 11 lower | 974 |
| Emmaus Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Sydenham | 2.6 km | 1067 | 28 higher | 476 |
| St George Preca SchoolCatholic Primary · Caroline Springs | 3.0 km | 1047 | 8 higher | 728 |
| Southern Cross GrammarIndependent Combined · Caroline Springs | 3.0 km | 1136 | 97 higher | 904 |
| Taylors Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Taylors Hill | 3.4 km | 1027 | 12 lower | 575 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cana Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Cana Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Cana Catholic Primary School offer?
Cana Catholic Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Cana Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Cana Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1039, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cana Catholic Primary School?
Cana Catholic Primary School has 508 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cana Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Cana Catholic Primary School are Sydenham - Hillside Primary School-Hillside Campus (1.0 km), Parkwood Green Primary School (1.3 km), Copperfield College-Sydenham Junior Campus (1.8 km).
Where is Cana Catholic Primary School located?
Cana Catholic Primary School is located in Hillside, VIC 3037. Visit the school website at http://www.canahillside.catholic.edu.au.