St Francis of Assisi Primary School
St Francis of Assisi Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Calwell, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1055, it sits in the 70th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 516 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Calwell ACT 2905. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Francis of Assisi Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Francis of Assisi Primary School ranks 62nd of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Calwell High School, a government secondary 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 Francis of Assisi Primary School scores 1055, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Francis of Assisi 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.
About Calwell
St Francis of Assisi Primary School is located in Calwell, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,460/wk and median rent of $448/wk. Population: 5,730.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Calwell suburb profileSchools near St Francis of Assisi Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Francis of Assisi Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calwell High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Calwell | 0.2 km | 972 | 83 lower | 371 |
| Theodore Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Theodore | 0.9 km | 974 | 81 lower | 206 |
| Calwell Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Calwell | 1.0 km | 1010 | 45 lower | 201 |
| Caroline Chisholm SchoolGovernment Secondary · Chisholm | 2.5 km | 989 | 66 lower | 571 |
| Covenant Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Gordon | 2.7 km | 1090 | 35 higher | 320 |
| St Clare of Assisi Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Conder | 2.9 km | 1044 | 11 lower | 483 |
| St Mary MacKillop CollegeCatholic Secondary · Isabella Plains | 3.0 km | 1068 | 13 higher | 2,088 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Francis of Assisi Primary School a government school?
No, St Francis of Assisi Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Francis of Assisi Primary School offer?
St Francis of Assisi Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Francis of Assisi Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Francis of Assisi Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1055, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Francis of Assisi Primary School?
St Francis of Assisi Primary School has 516 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Francis of Assisi Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Francis of Assisi Primary School are Calwell High School (0.2 km), Theodore Primary School (0.9 km), Calwell Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is St Francis of Assisi Primary School located?
St Francis of Assisi Primary School is located in Calwell, ACT 2905. Visit the school website at http://www.stfa.act.edu.au.