St John The Apostle Parish School

St John The Apostle Parish School is a Catholic primary school in Christies Beach, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1021, it sits in the 56th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 334 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.

Christies Beach SA 5165. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1021
56th percentile
Enrolments
334
R-6
Students per teacher
14:1
24 teaching staff
Indigenous students
4%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
5%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How St John The Apostle Parish School compares

By ICSEA, St John The Apostle Parish School ranks 184th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is O'Sullivan Beach 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 John The Apostle Parish School scores 1021, near average.

ICSEA 1021Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1021
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

St John The Apostle 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.

St John The Apostle Parish School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Christies Beach

St John The Apostle Parish School is located in Christies Beach, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,194/wk and median rent of $325/wk. Population: 5,962.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Christies Beach suburb profile

Schools near St John The Apostle Parish School

The 3 nearest schools to St John The Apostle Parish School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs St John The Apostle Parish SchoolStudents
Southern Montessori SchoolIndependent Primary · O'Sullivan Beach0.5 km1095 74 higher230
Christie Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Christie Downs1.5 km925 96 lower205
Port Noarlunga Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Noarlunga1.7 km999 22 lower370

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St John The Apostle Parish School a government school?

No, St John The Apostle Parish School is a Catholic school, not a government school.

What year levels does St John The Apostle Parish School offer?

St John The Apostle Parish School offers R-6.

What is St John The Apostle Parish School's ICSEA score?

St John The Apostle Parish School has an ICSEA score of 1021, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend St John The Apostle Parish School?

St John The Apostle Parish School has 334 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.

What schools are near St John The Apostle Parish School?

The nearest schools to St John The Apostle Parish School are O'Sullivan Beach Primary School (0.5 km), Southern Montessori School (0.5 km), Christies Beach Primary School (1.0 km).

Where is St John The Apostle Parish School located?

St John The Apostle Parish School is located in Christies Beach, SA 5165. Visit the school website at http://www.stjohns.catholic.edu.au.

St John The Apostle Parish School official website