WA · Catholic Primary
St Columba's School
Bayswater 6053 · PP-6
St Columba's School is a Catholic primary school in Bayswater, WA offering PP-6. With an ICSEA score of 1125, it sits in the 90th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 414 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
How St Columba's School compares
By ICSEA, St Columba's School ranks 61st of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 34 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bayswater 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 Columba's School scores 1125 — above average.
Enrolment and location
St Columba'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.
Schools near St Columba's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Columba's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayswater Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bayswater | 0.2 km | 1102 | 23 lower | 460 |
| Durham Road SchoolGovernment Combined · Bayswater | 1.1 km | 992 | 133 lower | 242 |
| Maylands Peninsula Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Maylands | 1.3 km | 1086 | 39 lower | 740 |
| Hillcrest Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bayswater | 1.6 km | 1066 | 59 lower | 496 |
| Chisholm Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bedford | 1.7 km | 1079 | 46 lower | 1,738 |
| Bold Park Community School - MaylandsIndependent Secondary · Maylands | 2.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| John Forrest Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Morley | 2.2 km | 1026 | 99 lower | 1,122 |
| Embleton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Embleton | 2.3 km | 955 | 170 lower | 199 |
| Inglewood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Inglewood | 2.4 km | 1127 | 2 higher | 630 |
| Belmont Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Belmont | 2.7 km | 1011 | 114 lower | 73 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Columba's School a government school?
No, St Columba's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Columba's School offer?
St Columba's School offers PP-6.
What is St Columba's School's ICSEA score?
St Columba's School has an ICSEA score of 1125, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Columba's School?
St Columba's School has 414 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Columba's School?
The nearest schools to St Columba's School are Bayswater Primary School (0.2 km), Durham Road School (1.1 km), Maylands Peninsula Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is St Columba's School located?
St Columba's School is located in Bayswater, WA 6053. Visit the school website at https://www.stcolsbays.wa.edu.au/.