St Barbara's Parish School
St Barbara's Parish School is a Catholic combined school in Roxby Downs, SA offering R-9. With an ICSEA score of 975, it sits in the 36th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 201 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Roxby Downs SA 5725. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Barbara's Parish School compares
By ICSEA, St Barbara's Parish School ranks 111th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Roxby Downs Area School, a government combined school 0.4 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 Barbara's Parish School scores 975, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Barbara's Parish 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 Roxby Downs
St Barbara's Parish School is located in Roxby Downs, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $3,142/wk and median rent of $260/wk. Population: 3,671.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Roxby Downs suburb profileSchools near St Barbara's Parish School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Barbara's Parish School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxby Downs Area SchoolGovernment Combined · Roxby Downs | 0.4 km | 922 | 53 lower | 491 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Barbara's Parish School a government school?
No, St Barbara's Parish School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Barbara's Parish School offer?
St Barbara's Parish School offers R-9.
What is St Barbara's Parish School's ICSEA score?
St Barbara's Parish School has an ICSEA score of 975, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Barbara's Parish School?
St Barbara's Parish School has 201 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Barbara's Parish School?
The nearest schools to St Barbara's Parish School are Roxby Downs Area School (0.4 km).
Where is St Barbara's Parish School located?
St Barbara's Parish School is located in Roxby Downs, SA 5725. Visit the school website at http://stbarbs.catholic.edu.au.