St Patrick's Primary School
St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Bega, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 977, it sits in the 37th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 175 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
Bega NSW 2550. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How St Patrick's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Patrick's Primary School ranks 1,301st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bega High School, a government secondary school 0.5 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 Patrick's Primary School scores 977, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Patrick's 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 Bega
St Patrick's Primary School is located in Bega, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,196/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 5,013.
Bega suburb profileSchools near St Patrick's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Patrick's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bega High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bega | 0.5 km | 973 | 4 lower | 706 |
| Bega Valley Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bega | 1.0 km | 917 | 60 lower | 291 |
| Sapphire Coast Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Bega | 2.4 km | 1057 | 80 higher | 454 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Patrick's Primary School a government school?
No, St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Patrick's Primary School offer?
St Patrick's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Patrick's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Patrick's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 977, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Patrick's Primary School?
St Patrick's Primary School has 175 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Patrick's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Patrick's Primary School are Bega High School (0.5 km), Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education (0.9 km), Thomas More Christian Montessori School (0.9 km).
Where is St Patrick's Primary School located?
St Patrick's Primary School is located in Bega, NSW 2550. Visit the school website at http://www.stpatsbega.nsw.edu.au.