St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Pottsville, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1094, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 373 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Pottsville NSW 2489. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Ambrose Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Ambrose Catholic Primary School ranks 387th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Pottsville Beach Public School, a government primary school 1.8 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 Ambrose Catholic Primary School scores 1094, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Ambrose 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 Pottsville
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School is located in Pottsville, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,556/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 7,238.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Pottsville suburb profileSchools near St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Ambrose Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsville Beach Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Pottsville | 1.8 km | 1036 | 58 lower | 556 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Ambrose Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Ambrose Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Ambrose Catholic Primary School offer?
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Ambrose Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1094, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Ambrose Catholic Primary School?
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School has 373 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Ambrose Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Ambrose Catholic Primary School are Pottsville Beach Public School (1.8 km).
Where is St Ambrose Catholic Primary School located?
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School is located in Pottsville, NSW 2489. Visit the school website at http://www.sapotlism.catholic.edu.au/.