St John's School
St John's School is a Catholic primary school in Dennington, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1009, it sits in the 51st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 273 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Dennington VIC 3280. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St John's School compares
By ICSEA, St John's School ranks 948th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Brauer Secondary College, a government secondary school 1.4 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 John's School scores 1009, near average.
Enrolment and location
St John's 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 Dennington
St John's School is located in Dennington, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,727/wk and median rent of $370/wk. Population: 1,994.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Dennington suburb profileSchools near St John's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauer Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Warrnambool | 1.4 km | 982 | 27 lower | 866 |
| St Pius X SchoolCatholic Primary · Warrnambool | 2.3 km | 1002 | 7 lower | 246 |
| Emmanuel College WarrnamboolCatholic Secondary · Warrnambool | 3.4 km | 1064 | 55 higher | 1,340 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Warrnambool | 4.2 km | 1068 | 59 higher | 622 |
| Warrnambool Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warrnambool | 4.3 km | 963 | 46 lower | 370 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St John's School a government school?
No, St John's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St John's School offer?
St John's School offers Prep-6.
What is St John's School's ICSEA score?
St John's School has an ICSEA score of 1009, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John's School?
St John's School has 273 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John's School?
The nearest schools to St John's School are Brauer Secondary College (1.4 km), St Pius X School (2.3 km), Warrnambool West Primary School (2.4 km).
Where is St John's School located?
St John's School is located in Dennington, VIC 3280. Visit the school website at http://www.sjdennington.catholic.edu.au.