Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School
Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Fairy Meadow, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1081, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 335 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.
Fairy Meadow NSW 2519. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School ranks 474th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mount Ousley Public School, a government 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. Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School scores 1081, above average.
Enrolment and location
Good Samaritan Catholic 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 Fairy Meadow
Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School is located in Fairy Meadow, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,407/wk and median rent of $390/wk. Population: 7,512.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Fairy Meadow suburb profileSchools near Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairy Meadow Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Fairy Meadow | 0.8 km | 1002 | 79 lower | 342 |
| Wollongong High School of the Performing ArtsGovernment Secondary · Fairy Meadow | 0.9 km | 1075 | 6 lower | 1,169 |
| Keira High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Fairy Meadow | 1.0 km | 984 | 97 lower | 723 |
| Pleasant Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Pleasant | 1.6 km | 1126 | 45 higher | 241 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School offer?
Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1081, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School?
Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School has 335 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School are Mount Ousley Public School (0.2 km), Elonera Montessori School (0.6 km), Fairy Meadow Public School (0.8 km).
Where is Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School located?
Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School is located in Fairy Meadow, NSW 2519. Visit the school website at http://www.gsfmdow.catholic.edu.au/.