St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Tarneit, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1068, it sits in the 75th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 384 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 72% of students have a language background other than English.
Tarneit VIC 3029. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School ranks 485th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Tarneit Rise Primary School, a government primary 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 John the Apostle Catholic Primary School scores 1068, above average.
Enrolment and location
St John 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 Tarneit
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School is located in Tarneit, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,103/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 56,370.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Tarneit suburb profileSchools near St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarneit Rise Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tarneit | 0.3 km | 1051 | 17 lower | 1,640 |
| Wimba Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tarneit | 1.1 km | 1053 | 15 lower | 446 |
| Tarneit Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Tarneit | 1.2 km | 1005 | 63 lower | 895 |
| Tarneit P-9 CollegeGovernment Combined · Tarneit | 1.4 km | 1026 | 42 lower | 2,010 |
| Nearnung Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tarneit | 1.6 km | 1045 | 23 lower | 485 |
| St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Tarneit North | 2.1 km | 1104 | 36 higher | 204 |
| Barayip Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tarneit | 2.2 km | 1059 | 9 lower | 219 |
| Islamic College of MelbourneIndependent Combined · Tarneit | 2.4 km | 1083 | 15 higher | 2,017 |
| Good News Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Tarneit | 2.4 km | 1116 | 48 higher | 1,872 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School offer?
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1068, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School?
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School has 384 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School are Tarneit Rise Primary School (0.3 km), Wimba Primary School (1.1 km), Tarneit Senior College (1.2 km).
Where is St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School located?
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School is located in Tarneit, VIC 3029. Visit the school website at http://stjatarneit.catholic.edu.au/.
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School official website