St Thomas' School
St Thomas' School is a Catholic primary school in Sale, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1039, it sits in the 64th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 289 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Sale VIC 3850. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Thomas' School compares
By ICSEA, St Thomas' School ranks 709th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sale College-Guthridge Campus, a government secondary school 0.3 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 Thomas' School scores 1039, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Thomas' 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 Sale
St Thomas' School is located in Sale, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,327/wk and median rent of $280/wk. Population: 14,296.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Sale suburb profileSchools near St Thomas' School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Thomas' School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guthridge Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sale | 0.4 km | 973 | 66 lower | 267 |
| Sale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sale | 1.3 km | 1003 | 36 lower | 465 |
| Sale CollegeGovernment Secondary · Sale | 1.7 km | 943 | 96 lower | 782 |
| Gippsland GrammarIndependent Combined · Sale | 1.8 km | 1096 | 57 higher | 1,039 |
| Catholic College SaleCatholic Secondary · Sale | 2.0 km | 1015 | 24 lower | 872 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Thomas' School a government school?
No, St Thomas' School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Thomas' School offer?
St Thomas' School offers Prep-6.
What is St Thomas' School's ICSEA score?
St Thomas' School has an ICSEA score of 1039, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Thomas' School?
St Thomas' School has 289 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Thomas' School?
The nearest schools to St Thomas' School are Sale College-Guthridge Campus (0.3 km), Guthridge Primary School (0.4 km), Araluen Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is St Thomas' School located?
St Thomas' School is located in Sale, VIC 3850. Visit the school website at http://www.sttsale.catholic.edu.au.