VIC · Catholic Primary
St Paul's School
Sunshine West 3020 · Prep-6
St Paul's School is a Catholic primary school in Sunshine West, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1015, it sits in the 54th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 515 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 73% of students have a language background other than English.
How St Paul's School compares
By ICSEA, St Paul's School ranks 899th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 30 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Marian College, a Catholic secondary 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 Context
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 Paul's School scores 1015 — near average.
Enrolment and location
St Paul'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 Sunshine West
St Paul's School is located in Sunshine West, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,416/wk and median rent of $346/wk. Population: 18,552.
View full Sunshine West suburb profile →Schools near St Paul's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Paul's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian CollegeCatholic Secondary · Sunshine West | 0.1 km | 999 | 16 lower | 856 |
| Sunshine CollegeGovernment Secondary · Sunshine West | 0.8 km | 952 | 63 lower | 1,217 |
| Sunshine Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunshine | 1.0 km | 1029 | 14 higher | 360 |
| St Theresa's SchoolCatholic Primary · Albion | 1.3 km | 1076 | 61 higher | 229 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Paul's School a government school?
No, St Paul's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Paul's School offer?
St Paul's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Paul's School's ICSEA score?
St Paul's School has an ICSEA score of 1015, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Paul's School?
St Paul's School has 515 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Paul's School?
The nearest schools to St Paul's School are Marian College (0.1 km), Sunshine College (0.8 km), Ardeer South Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is St Paul's School located?
St Paul's School is located in Sunshine West, VIC 3020. Visit the school website at http://www.spsunshinewest.catholic.edu.au.