St Benedict's Catholic School
St Benedict's Catholic School is a Catholic primary school in Shaw, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1014, it sits in the 53rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 613 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Shaw QLD 4818. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Benedict's Catholic School compares
By ICSEA, St Benedict's Catholic School ranks 372nd of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD 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 Mary Help of Christians Catholic College, a Catholic secondary school 0.4 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 Benedict's Catholic School scores 1014, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Benedict's Catholic 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 Shaw
St Benedict's Catholic School is located in Shaw, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,016/wk and median rent of $322/wk. Population: 760.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near St Benedict's Catholic School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Benedict's Catholic School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kirwan | 3.2 km | 956 | 58 lower | 876 |
| Ryan Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Kirwan | 3.6 km | 1020 | 6 higher | 2,019 |
| St Clare's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Burdell | 3.6 km | 1022 | 8 higher | 714 |
| Carinity Education - ShalomIndependent Combined · Condon | 3.7 km | 688 | 326 lower | 237 |
| Kirwan State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kirwan | 3.9 km | 927 | 87 lower | 698 |
| Kirwan State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kirwan | 4.4 km | 919 | 95 lower | 1,922 |
| Bohlevale State SchoolGovernment Primary · Burdell | 4.7 km | 891 | 123 lower | 474 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Benedict's Catholic School a government school?
No, St Benedict's Catholic School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Benedict's Catholic School offer?
St Benedict's Catholic School offers Prep-6.
What is St Benedict's Catholic School's ICSEA score?
St Benedict's Catholic School has an ICSEA score of 1014, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Benedict's Catholic School?
St Benedict's Catholic School has 613 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Benedict's Catholic School?
The nearest schools to St Benedict's Catholic School are Mary Help of Christians Catholic College (0.4 km), The Willows State School (3.2 km), Ryan Catholic College (3.6 km).
Where is St Benedict's Catholic School located?
St Benedict's Catholic School is located in Shaw, QLD 4818. Visit the school website at https://www.stbenedicts.catholic.edu.au/.