Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School
Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in High Wycombe, WA offering PP-6. With an ICSEA score of 1056, it sits in the 71st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 211 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
High Wycombe WA 6057. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School ranks 205th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is High Wycombe Primary School, 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. Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School scores 1056, above average.
Enrolment and location
Matthew Gibney 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 High Wycombe
Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School is located in High Wycombe, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,758/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 12,198.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
High Wycombe suburb profileSchools near Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Wycombe Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · High Wycombe | 1.0 km | 972 | 84 lower | 387 |
| Edney Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · High Wycombe | 1.9 km | 972 | 84 lower | 386 |
| Maida Vale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Maida Vale | 3.1 km | 1019 | 37 lower | 442 |
| Guildford Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Guildford | 4.4 km | 1044 | 12 lower | 315 |
| Woodbridge Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Woodbridge | 4.5 km | 1012 | 44 lower | 388 |
| Indie School Western AustraliaIndependent Secondary · Midland | 4.5 km | 942 | 114 lower | 362 |
| Guildford Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Guildford | 4.5 km | 1100 | 44 higher | 1,225 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School offer?
Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School offers PP-6.
What is Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1056, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School?
Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School has 211 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School are High Wycombe Primary School (1.0 km), Edney Primary School (1.9 km), SEDA College WA (Hazelmere ) (2.8 km).
Where is Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School located?
Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School is located in High Wycombe, WA 6057. Visit the school website at http://www.gibney.wa.edu.au.