St Columba's Catholic Primary School
St Columba's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in South Perth, WA offering PP-6. With an ICSEA score of 1140, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 381 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.
South Perth WA 6151. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Columba's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Columba's Catholic Primary School ranks 39th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is South Perth Primary School, a government primary school 0.5 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 Columba's Catholic Primary School scores 1140, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Columba's 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.
About South Perth
St Columba's Catholic Primary School is located in South Perth, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,026/wk and median rent of $375/wk. Population: 12,596.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
South Perth suburb profileSchools near St Columba's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Columba's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Perth Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Perth | 0.5 km | 1122 | 18 lower | 395 |
| Wesley CollegeIndependent Combined · South Perth | 0.9 km | 1147 | 7 higher | 1,312 |
| Como Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Como | 2.1 km | 1140 | same | 460 |
| Collier Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Como | 2.1 km | 1076 | 64 lower | 298 |
| Penrhos CollegeIndependent Combined · Como | 2.5 km | 1143 | 3 higher | 1,033 |
| Kensington Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kensington | 2.6 km | 1121 | 19 lower | 447 |
| St George's Anglican Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Perth | 2.8 km | 1139 | 1 lower | 596 |
| Mercedes CollegeIndependent Secondary · Perth | 2.8 km | 1122 | 18 lower | 910 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Columba's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Columba's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Columba's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School offers PP-6.
What is St Columba's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1140, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School has 381 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Columba's Catholic Primary School are South Perth Primary School (0.5 km), Wesley College (0.9 km), Hensman Street Elementary (0.9 km).
Where is St Columba's Catholic Primary School located?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School is located in South Perth, WA 6151. Visit the school website at http://www.stcolumbassp.wa.edu.au.