St John the Baptist Catholic School
St John the Baptist Catholic School is a Catholic primary school in Plympton, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1081, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 361 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 26% have a language background other than English.
Plympton SA 5038. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St John the Baptist Catholic School compares
By ICSEA, St John the Baptist Catholic School ranks 84th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 30 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Plympton International College, 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 John the Baptist Catholic School scores 1081, above average.
Enrolment and location
St John the Baptist Catholic 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 Plympton
St John the Baptist Catholic School is located in Plympton, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,598/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 5,459.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Plympton suburb profileSchools near St John the Baptist Catholic School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John the Baptist Catholic School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plympton International CollegeGovernment Combined · Plympton | 0.4 km | 1044 | 37 lower | 825 |
| Emmaus Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · South Plympton | 0.8 km | 1137 | 56 higher | 1,084 |
| Plympton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Plympton | 0.9 km | 1071 | 10 lower | 272 |
| Forbes Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Plympton | 1.3 km | 1002 | 79 lower | 235 |
| Immanuel CollegeIndependent Secondary · Novar Gardens | 1.4 km | 1117 | 36 higher | 1,184 |
| Immanuel Primary SchoolIndependent Primary · Novar Gardens | 1.5 km | 1120 | 39 higher | 575 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St John the Baptist Catholic School a government school?
No, St John the Baptist Catholic School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St John the Baptist Catholic School offer?
St John the Baptist Catholic School offers R-6.
What is St John the Baptist Catholic School's ICSEA score?
St John the Baptist Catholic School has an ICSEA score of 1081, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John the Baptist Catholic School?
St John the Baptist Catholic School has 361 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John the Baptist Catholic School?
The nearest schools to St John the Baptist Catholic School are Plympton International College (0.4 km), Errington Special Education Centre (0.7 km), Emmaus Christian College (0.8 km).
Where is St John the Baptist Catholic School located?
St John the Baptist Catholic School is located in Plympton, SA 5038. Visit the school website at http://www.stjohnpl.catholic.edu.au.