St James Primary School
St James Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Coorparoo, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1102, it sits in the 85th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 132 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 25% have a language background other than English.
Coorparoo QLD 4151. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St James Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St James Primary School ranks 100th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 38 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 27th-highest ICSEA and the 33rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Villanova College, a Catholic combined 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 James Primary School scores 1102, above average.
Enrolment and location
St James 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.
About Coorparoo
St James Primary School is located in Coorparoo, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,105/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 18,132.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Coorparoo suburb profileSchools near St James Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St James Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova CollegeCatholic Combined · Coorparoo | 0.3 km | 1135 | 33 higher | 1,561 |
| Greenslopes State SchoolGovernment Primary · Greenslopes | 0.8 km | 1108 | 6 higher | 310 |
| Buranda State SchoolGovernment Primary · Woolloongabba | 1.0 km | 1127 | 25 higher | 226 |
| Coorparoo State SchoolGovernment Primary · Coorparoo | 1.0 km | 1132 | 30 higher | 809 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel SchoolCatholic Primary · Coorparoo | 1.1 km | 1151 | 49 higher | 605 |
| Queensland Pathways State CollegeGovernment Secondary · Coorparoo | 1.1 km | 964 | 138 lower | 384 |
| Coorparoo Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Coorparoo | 1.5 km | 1032 | 70 lower | 407 |
| Brisbane School of Distance EducationGovernment Combined · Coorparoo | 1.5 km | 1038 | 64 lower | 3,100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St James Primary School a government school?
No, St James Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St James Primary School offer?
St James Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is St James Primary School's ICSEA score?
St James Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1102, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St James Primary School?
St James Primary School has 132 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St James Primary School?
The nearest schools to St James Primary School are Villanova College (0.3 km), Narbethong State Special School (0.8 km), Greenslopes State School (0.8 km).
Where is St James Primary School located?
St James Primary School is located in Coorparoo, QLD 4151. Visit the school website at http://www.stjames.qld.edu.au.