St John Bosco School
St John Bosco School is a Catholic primary school in Brooklyn Park, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1054, it sits in the 70th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 252 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 51% have a language background other than English.
Brooklyn Park SA 5032. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St John Bosco School compares
By ICSEA, St John Bosco School ranks 120th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 29 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 22nd-highest ICSEA and the 19th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Emmaus Christian College - Brooklyn Park Campus, an independent combined school 0.2 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 John Bosco School scores 1054, above average.
Enrolment and location
St John Bosco 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 Brooklyn Park
St John Bosco School is located in Brooklyn Park, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,466/wk and median rent of $285/wk. Population: 5,040.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Brooklyn Park suburb profileSchools near St John Bosco School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John Bosco School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowandilla Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cowandilla | 1.1 km | 1051 | 3 lower | 341 |
| Torrensville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Torrensville | 1.3 km | 1099 | 45 higher | 380 |
| Underdale High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Underdale | 1.3 km | 1000 | 54 lower | 629 |
| Lockleys North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lockleys | 1.5 km | 1069 | 15 higher | 422 |
| Tenison Woods Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Richmond | 1.5 km | 1084 | 30 higher | 262 |
| Thebarton Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Torrensville | 1.8 km | 951 | 103 lower | 1,284 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St John Bosco School a government school?
No, St John Bosco School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St John Bosco School offer?
St John Bosco School offers R-6.
What is St John Bosco School's ICSEA score?
St John Bosco School has an ICSEA score of 1054, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John Bosco School?
St John Bosco School has 252 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John Bosco School?
The nearest schools to St John Bosco School are Emmaus Christian College - Brooklyn Park Campus (0.2 km), Cowandilla Primary School (1.1 km), Torrensville Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is St John Bosco School located?
St John Bosco School is located in Brooklyn Park, SA 5032. Visit the school website at http://www.sjb.catholic.edu.au.