St Paul's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Rapid Creek, NT offering T-6. With an ICSEA score of 1077, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 221 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 41% have a language background other than English.
Rapid Creek NT 0810. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Paul's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Paul's Catholic Primary School ranks 2nd of the 61 primary schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Millner Primary School, a government primary 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 Paul's Catholic Primary School scores 1077, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Paul's 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 Rapid Creek
St Paul's Catholic Primary School is located in Rapid Creek, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,208/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 3,261.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Rapid Creek suburb profileSchools near St Paul's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Essington SchoolIndependent Combined · Rapid Creek | 0.7 km | 1128 | 51 higher | 782 |
| Nightcliff Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Nightcliff | 1.2 km | 1063 | 14 lower | 478 |
| Nightcliff High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Nightcliff | 1.2 km | 986 | 91 lower | 409 |
| Jingili Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Jingili | 1.7 km | 997 | 80 lower | 235 |
| Alawa Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Alawa | 2.2 km | 1011 | 66 lower | 259 |
| Casuarina Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Moil | 2.3 km | 949 | 128 lower | 690 |
| Moil Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moil | 2.4 km | 970 | 107 lower | 167 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Paul's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Paul's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Paul's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School offers T-6.
What is St Paul's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1077, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School has 221 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Paul's Catholic Primary School are Millner Primary School (0.4 km), The Essington School - Senior Campus (0.5 km), The Essington School (0.7 km).
Where is St Paul's Catholic Primary School located?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School is located in Rapid Creek, NT 0810. Visit the school website at http://www.stpaulsnt.catholic.edu.au/.