St Matthew's Primary School
St Matthew's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Page, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1085, it sits in the 80th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 332 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 26% have a language background other than English.
Page ACT 2614. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Matthew's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Matthew's Primary School ranks 43rd of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 21 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Belconnen High School, a government secondary school 0.7 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 Matthew's Primary School scores 1085, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Matthew'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.
About Page
St Matthew's Primary School is located in Page, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $1,773/wk and median rent of $438/wk. Population: 3,054.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Page suburb profileSchools near St Matthew's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Matthew's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belconnen High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Hawker | 0.7 km | 1066 | 19 lower | 636 |
| Hawker CollegeGovernment Secondary · Hawker | 1.0 km | 1073 | 12 lower | 605 |
| Hawker Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hawker | 1.2 km | 1129 | 44 higher | 331 |
| Weetangera Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Weetangera | 1.3 km | 1117 | 32 higher | 404 |
| St John the Apostle Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Florey | 1.6 km | 1077 | 8 lower | 368 |
| Florey Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Florey | 1.9 km | 1042 | 43 lower | 397 |
| St Francis Xavier CollegeCatholic Secondary · Florey | 1.9 km | 1070 | 15 lower | 1,323 |
| Macquarie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Macquarie | 1.9 km | 1070 | 15 lower | 291 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Matthew's Primary School a government school?
No, St Matthew's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Matthew's Primary School offer?
St Matthew's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Matthew's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Matthew's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1085, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Matthew's Primary School?
St Matthew's Primary School has 332 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Matthew's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Matthew's Primary School are Belconnen High School (0.7 km), Southern Cross Early Childhood School (0.9 km), Hawker College (1.0 km).
Where is St Matthew's Primary School located?
St Matthew's Primary School is located in Page, ACT 2614. Visit the school website at http://www.stmattsps.act.edu.au/.