St Jude's Primary School
St Jude's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Holder, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1131, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 425 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.
Holder ACT 2611. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Jude's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Jude's Primary School ranks 17th 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 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Canberra Montessori School, an independent primary 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 Jude's Primary School scores 1131, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Jude'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 Jude's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Jude's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic School of CanberraIndependent Combined · Weston | 0.9 km | 1073 | 58 lower | 455 |
| Orana Steiner SchoolIndependent Combined · Weston | 1.2 km | 1136 | 5 higher | 413 |
| Duffy Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Duffy | 1.5 km | 1088 | 43 lower | 374 |
| Charles Weston SchoolGovernment Primary · Coombs | 1.7 km | 1099 | 32 lower | 511 |
| Mount Stromlo High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Waramanga | 2.4 km | 1085 | 46 lower | 846 |
| Arawang Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Waramanga | 2.5 km | 1113 | 18 lower | 469 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Jude's Primary School a government school?
No, St Jude's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Jude's Primary School offer?
St Jude's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Jude's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Jude's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1131, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Jude's Primary School?
St Jude's Primary School has 425 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Jude's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Jude's Primary School are Canberra Montessori School (0.2 km), Communities@Work Galilee School - Holder Campus (0.4 km), Islamic School of Canberra (0.9 km).
Where is St Jude's Primary School located?
St Jude's Primary School is located in Holder, ACT 2611. Visit the school website at http://www.stjudesps.act.edu.au.