St Thomas the Apostle Primary School
St Thomas the Apostle Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Kambah, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1082, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 325 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Kambah ACT 2902. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Thomas the Apostle Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Thomas the Apostle Primary School ranks 45th of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Taylor Primary School, a government primary school 1.1 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 Thomas the Apostle Primary School scores 1082, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Thomas the Apostle 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 Kambah
St Thomas the Apostle Primary School is located in Kambah, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,207/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 15,670.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kambah suburb profileSchools near St Thomas the Apostle Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Thomas the Apostle Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kambah | 1.1 km | 1043 | 39 lower | 286 |
| Namadgi SchoolGovernment Combined · Kambah | 1.9 km | 978 | 104 lower | 578 |
| Chapman Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Chapman | 2.8 km | 1106 | 24 higher | 502 |
| Mount Stromlo High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Waramanga | 2.9 km | 1085 | 3 higher | 846 |
| St Anthony's Parish Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wanniassa | 2.9 km | 1067 | 15 lower | 421 |
| Arawang Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Waramanga | 2.9 km | 1113 | 31 higher | 469 |
| Sacred Heart Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Pearce | 3.2 km | 1131 | 49 higher | 210 |
| Wanniassa SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wanniassa | 3.5 km | 991 | 91 lower | 538 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Thomas the Apostle Primary School a government school?
No, St Thomas the Apostle Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Thomas the Apostle Primary School offer?
St Thomas the Apostle Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Thomas the Apostle Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Thomas the Apostle Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1082, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Thomas the Apostle Primary School?
St Thomas the Apostle Primary School has 325 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Thomas the Apostle Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Thomas the Apostle Primary School are Taylor Primary School (1.1 km), Namadgi School (1.9 km), Communities@Work Galilee School (2.1 km).
Where is St Thomas the Apostle Primary School located?
St Thomas the Apostle Primary School is located in Kambah, ACT 2902. Visit the school website at http://www.sttap.act.edu.au.