St James' Primary School
St James' Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Muswellbrook, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 952, it sits in the 26th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 345 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 17% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Muswellbrook NSW 2333. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St James' Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St James' Primary School ranks 1,501st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Aspect Hunter School, Muswellbrook Satellite, an independent primary school 0.1 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 James' Primary School scores 952, near average.
Enrolment and location
St James' 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 Muswellbrook
St James' Primary School is located in Muswellbrook, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,603/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 12,272.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Muswellbrook suburb profileSchools near St James' Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St James' Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muswellbrook South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Muswellbrook | 1.1 km | 819 | 133 lower | 439 |
| Muswellbrook High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Muswellbrook | 1.8 km | 869 | 83 lower | 648 |
| Richard Gill SchoolIndependent Primary · Muswellbrook | 1.9 km | 996 | 44 higher | 43 |
| Muswellbrook Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Muswellbrook | 2.7 km | 913 | 39 lower | 422 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St James' Primary School a government school?
No, St James' Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St James' Primary School offer?
St James' Primary School offers K-6.
What is St James' Primary School's ICSEA score?
St James' Primary School has an ICSEA score of 952, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St James' Primary School?
St James' Primary School has 345 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St James' Primary School?
The nearest schools to St James' Primary School are Aspect Hunter School, Muswellbrook Satellite (0.1 km), Muswellbrook South Public School (1.1 km), Muswellbrook High School (1.8 km).
Where is St James' Primary School located?
St James' Primary School is located in Muswellbrook, NSW 2333. Visit the school website at http://muswellbrook.catholic.edu.au.