St Jerome's Primary School
St Jerome's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Lake Coogee, WA offering PP-6. With an ICSEA score of 1051, it sits in the 69th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 468 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% have a language background other than English.
Lake Coogee WA 6166. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Jerome's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Jerome's Primary School ranks 219th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Coogee Primary School, a government primary school 1.1 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 Jerome's Primary School scores 1051, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Jerome's 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 Lake Coogee
St Jerome's Primary School is located in Lake Coogee, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,147/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 4,768.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lake Coogee suburb profileSchools near St Jerome's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Jerome's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coogee Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Coogee | 1.1 km | 1064 | 13 higher | 605 |
| Newton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Spearwood | 1.2 km | 1017 | 34 lower | 299 |
| South Coogee Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Beeliar | 1.6 km | 1020 | 31 lower | 417 |
| Phoenix Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamilton Hill | 3.2 km | 1045 | 6 lower | 344 |
| Southwell Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamilton Hill | 3.4 km | 794 | 257 lower | 83 |
| Yangebup Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Yangebup | 3.5 km | 989 | 62 lower | 322 |
| Beeliar Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Beeliar | 3.9 km | 1023 | 28 lower | 515 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Jerome's Primary School a government school?
No, St Jerome's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Jerome's Primary School offer?
St Jerome's Primary School offers PP-6.
What is St Jerome's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Jerome's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1051, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Jerome's Primary School?
St Jerome's Primary School has 468 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Jerome's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Jerome's Primary School are Coogee Primary School (1.1 km), Newton Primary School (1.2 km), Spearwood Alternative School (1.4 km).
Where is St Jerome's Primary School located?
St Jerome's Primary School is located in Lake Coogee, WA 6166. Visit the school website at http://www.stjeromes.wa.edu.au.