St John's School
St John's School is a Catholic primary school in Mitcham, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1095, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 142 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 49% have a language background other than English.
Mitcham VIC 3132. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How St John's School compares
By ICSEA, St John's School ranks 338th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 36 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 27th-highest ICSEA and the 29th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mitcham Primary School, a government primary school 1.0 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 1095, above 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.
Schools near St John's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitcham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mitcham | 1.0 km | 1127 | 32 higher | 490 |
| Mullauna Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mitcham | 1.2 km | 1058 | 37 lower | 625 |
| Antonio Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mitcham | 1.4 km | 1137 | 42 higher | 529 |
| Mount Pleasant Road Nunawading Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Nunawading | 1.5 km | 1133 | 38 higher | 388 |
| Nunawading Christian College - PrimaryIndependent Primary · Nunawading | 1.9 km | 1101 | 6 higher | 343 |
| Rangeview Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mitcham | 1.9 km | 1155 | 60 higher | 689 |
| Nunawading Christian College - SecondaryIndependent Secondary · Nunawading | 2.0 km | 1067 | 28 lower | 261 |
| Heatherwood SchoolGovernment Secondary · Donvale | 2.2 km | 991 | 104 lower | 214 |
| Vermont Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Vermont | 2.3 km | 1161 | 66 higher | 752 |
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 1095, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John's School?
St John's School has 142 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John's School?
The nearest schools to St John's School are Mitcham Primary School (1.0 km), Mullauna Secondary College (1.2 km), Antonio Park Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is St John's School located?
St John's School is located in Mitcham, VIC 3132. Visit the school website at http://www.sjmitcham.catholic.edu.au.