WA · Catholic Primary
St Lawrence Primary School
Balcatta 6021 · PP-6
St Lawrence Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Balcatta, WA offering PP-6. With an ICSEA score of 1060, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 200 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 47% have a language background other than English.
How St Lawrence Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Lawrence Primary School ranks 194th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 45 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 23rd-highest ICSEA and the 29th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Balcatta Primary School, a government primary school 0.2 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 Lawrence Primary School scores 1060 — above average.
Enrolment and location
St Lawrence 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 Balcatta
St Lawrence Primary School is located in Balcatta, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,537/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 10,813.
View full Balcatta suburb profile →Schools near St Lawrence Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Lawrence Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcatta Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balcatta | 0.2 km | 1064 | 4 higher | 292 |
| West Coast Steiner SchoolIndependent Primary · Nollamara | 1.2 km | 1101 | 41 higher | 172 |
| Takari Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balcatta | 1.3 km | 1055 | 5 lower | 193 |
| Nollamara Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Nollamara | 1.4 km | 981 | 79 lower | 390 |
| Westminster Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Westminster | 1.4 km | 971 | 89 lower | 372 |
| Westminster Education Support CentreGovernment Primary · Westminster | 1.4 km | 979 | 81 lower | 97 |
| Balcatta Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Balcatta | 1.5 km | 1045 | 15 lower | 1,088 |
| West Balcatta Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balcatta | 1.9 km | 1070 | 10 higher | 495 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolCatholic Primary · Nollamara | 2.2 km | 1071 | 11 higher | 192 |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Westminster | 2.2 km | 1015 | 45 lower | 176 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Lawrence Primary School a government school?
No, St Lawrence Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Lawrence Primary School offer?
St Lawrence Primary School offers PP-6.
What is St Lawrence Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Lawrence Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1060, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Lawrence Primary School?
St Lawrence Primary School has 200 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Lawrence Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Lawrence Primary School are Balcatta Primary School (0.2 km), West Coast Steiner School (1.2 km), Takari Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is St Lawrence Primary School located?
St Lawrence Primary School is located in Balcatta, WA 6021. Visit the school website at http://www.stlawbal.wa.edu.au.