St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School
St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Doreen, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1080, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 454 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 42% have a language background other than English.
Doreen VIC 3754. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School ranks 416th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Marymede Catholic College - Doreen, a Catholic combined school 0.3 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 Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School scores 1080, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Paul the Apostle 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 Doreen
St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School is located in Doreen, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,151/wk and median rent of $397/wk. Population: 27,122.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Doreen suburb profileSchools near St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Glen CollegeGovernment Combined · Doreen | 0.7 km | 1023 | 57 lower | 2,141 |
| Laurimar Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doreen | 1.6 km | 1027 | 53 lower | 968 |
| Mernda Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mernda | 2.0 km | 1035 | 45 lower | 844 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Mernda | 2.2 km | 1094 | 14 higher | 497 |
| Ashley Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doreen | 2.2 km | 1037 | 43 lower | 497 |
| Mernda Central P-12 CollegeGovernment Combined · Mernda | 2.5 km | 1009 | 71 lower | 1,746 |
| Mernda Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mernda | 2.6 km | 1057 | 23 lower | 369 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School offer?
St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1080, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School?
St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School has 454 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School are Marymede Catholic College - Doreen (0.3 km), Hazel Glen College (0.7 km), Ivanhoe Grammar School - Plenty Campus (0.8 km).
Where is St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School located?
St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School is located in Doreen, VIC 3754. Visit the school website at http://www.spadoreen.catholic.edu.au/.
St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School official website