St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Bundaberg West, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1029, it sits in the 60th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 510 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Bundaberg West QLD 4670. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Patrick's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks 299th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bundaberg West State School, a government primary school 0.6 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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores 1029, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Patrick's Catholic 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 Bundaberg West
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is located in Bundaberg West, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $966/wk and median rent of $245/wk. Population: 2,596.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bundaberg West suburb profileSchools near St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundaberg West State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bundaberg West | 0.6 km | 915 | 114 lower | 267 |
| Bundaberg State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bundaberg South | 1.0 km | 944 | 85 lower | 1,593 |
| Norville State SchoolGovernment Primary · Norville | 1.2 km | 939 | 90 lower | 518 |
| Shalom CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bundaberg | 2.1 km | 1027 | 2 lower | 1,558 |
| Walkervale State SchoolGovernment Primary · Walkervale | 2.2 km | 900 | 129 lower | 350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Patrick's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1029, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has 510 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Patrick's Catholic Primary School are Bundaberg West State School (0.6 km), Bundaberg State High School (1.0 km), Bundaberg Special School (1.1 km).
Where is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School located?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is located in Bundaberg West, QLD 4670. Visit the school website at https://saintpatricks.qld.edu.au/.