St Bede's Primary School
St Bede's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Red Hill, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1117, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 261 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Red Hill ACT 2603. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Bede's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Bede's Primary School ranks 25th of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Red Hill Primary School, a government primary 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 Bede's Primary School scores 1117, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Bede's 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.
Schools near St Bede's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Bede's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Red Hill | 0.4 km | 1133 | 16 higher | 720 |
| Canberra Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Red Hill | 1.0 km | 1187 | 70 higher | 2,116 |
| Narrabundah CollegeGovernment Secondary · Narrabundah | 1.7 km | 1131 | 14 higher | 977 |
| St Edmund's College CanberraIndependent Combined · Griffith | 2.2 km | 1080 | 37 lower | 935 |
| St Clare's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Griffith | 2.4 km | 1087 | 30 lower | 887 |
| Garran Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Garran | 2.4 km | 1159 | 42 higher | 676 |
| Forrest Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Forrest | 2.6 km | 1145 | 28 higher | 479 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Bede's Primary School a government school?
No, St Bede's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Bede's Primary School offer?
St Bede's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Bede's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Bede's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1117, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Bede's Primary School?
St Bede's Primary School has 261 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Bede's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Bede's Primary School are Red Hill Primary School (0.4 km), Canberra Grammar School - Primary School (0.8 km), Canberra Grammar School (1.0 km).
Where is St Bede's Primary School located?
St Bede's Primary School is located in Red Hill, ACT 2603. Visit the school website at http://www.stbedes.act.edu.au.