WA · Catholic Primary
St Benedict's School
Applecross 6153 · PP-6
St Benedict's School is a Catholic primary school in Applecross, WA offering PP-6. With an ICSEA score of 1152, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 336 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 20% of students have a language background other than English.
How St Benedict's School compares
By ICSEA, St Benedict's School ranks 24th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 27 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 17th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Applecross Primary School, a government primary school 0.9 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 Benedict's School scores 1152 — well above average.
Enrolment and location
St Benedict'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 Applecross
St Benedict's School is located in Applecross, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $2,453/wk and median rent of $475/wk. Population: 7,228.
View full Applecross suburb profile →Schools near St Benedict's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Benedict's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applecross Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Applecross | 0.9 km | 1155 | 3 higher | 571 |
| Ardross Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ardross | 1.2 km | 1149 | 3 lower | 448 |
| Applecross Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Ardross | 1.3 km | 1120 | 32 lower | 1,962 |
| Mount Pleasant Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Pleasant | 1.4 km | 1146 | 6 lower | 564 |
| Booragoon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Booragoon | 2.2 km | 1121 | 31 lower | 435 |
| St Pius X Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Manning | 2.3 km | 1136 | 16 lower | 172 |
| Manning Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Manning | 2.4 km | 1105 | 47 lower | 436 |
| Aquinas CollegeCatholic Combined · Salter Point | 2.5 km | 1110 | 42 lower | 1,332 |
| Brentwood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brentwood | 2.6 km | 1116 | 36 lower | 331 |
| Mel Maria Catholic Primary School - Pater Noster CampusCatholic Primary · Myaree | 3.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Benedict's School a government school?
No, St Benedict's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Benedict's School offer?
St Benedict's School offers PP-6.
What is St Benedict's School's ICSEA score?
St Benedict's School has an ICSEA score of 1152, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Benedict's School?
St Benedict's School has 336 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Benedict's School?
The nearest schools to St Benedict's School are Applecross Primary School (0.9 km), Ardross Primary School (1.2 km), Applecross Senior High School (1.3 km).
Where is St Benedict's School located?
St Benedict's School is located in Applecross, WA 6153. Visit the school website at https://stbenedicts.wa.edu.au/.