St Finbarr's Primary School
St Finbarr's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Byron Bay, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1096, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 325 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Byron Bay NSW 2481. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Finbarr's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Finbarr's Primary School ranks 371st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Byron Bay High School, a government secondary school 0.2 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 Finbarr's Primary School scores 1096, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Finbarr'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 Byron Bay
St Finbarr's Primary School is located in Byron Bay, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,561/wk and median rent of $600/wk. Population: 6,330.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Byron Bay suburb profileSchools near St Finbarr's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Finbarr's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Bay High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Byron Bay | 0.2 km | 1050 | 46 lower | 820 |
| Byron Bay Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Byron Bay | 2.0 km | 1067 | 29 lower | 461 |
| Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner SchoolIndependent Combined · Byron Bay | 4.9 km | 1097 | 1 higher | 382 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Finbarr's Primary School a government school?
No, St Finbarr's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Finbarr's Primary School offer?
St Finbarr's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Finbarr's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Finbarr's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1096, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Finbarr's Primary School?
St Finbarr's Primary School has 325 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Finbarr's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Finbarr's Primary School are Byron Bay High School (0.2 km), Byron Community Primary School (2.0 km), Byron Bay Public School (2.0 km).
Where is St Finbarr's Primary School located?
St Finbarr's Primary School is located in Byron Bay, NSW 2481. Visit the school website at http://www.bbplism.catholic.edu.au.