St Thomas' Primary School
St Thomas' Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Claremont, WA offering PP-6. With an ICSEA score of 1169, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 176 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 40% have a language background other than English.
Claremont WA 6010. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How St Thomas' Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Thomas' Primary School ranks 8th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Moerlina School, an independent primary school 1.1 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' Primary School scores 1169, well above average.
Enrolment and location
St Thomas' 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.
Schools near St Thomas' Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Thomas' Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moerlina SchoolIndependent Primary · Mount Claremont | 1.1 km | 1143 | 26 lower | 50 |
| Mount Claremont Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Claremont | 1.2 km | 1141 | 28 lower | 325 |
| Freshwater Bay Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Claremont | 1.2 km | 1154 | 15 lower | 398 |
| Methodist Ladies' CollegeIndependent Combined · Claremont | 1.4 km | 1190 | 21 higher | 1,035 |
| Scotch CollegeIndependent Combined · Swanbourne | 1.4 km | 1129 | 40 lower | 1,552 |
| Christ Church Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Claremont | 1.4 km | 1193 | 24 higher | 1,697 |
| John XXIII CollegeCatholic Combined · Mount Claremont | 1.8 km | 1186 | 17 higher | 1,492 |
| Swanbourne Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Swanbourne | 1.8 km | 1149 | 20 lower | 465 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Thomas' Primary School a government school?
No, St Thomas' Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Thomas' Primary School offer?
St Thomas' Primary School offers PP-6.
What is St Thomas' Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Thomas' Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1169, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Thomas' Primary School?
St Thomas' Primary School has 176 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Thomas' Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Thomas' Primary School are Moerlina School (1.1 km), Mount Claremont Primary School (1.2 km), Freshwater Bay Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is St Thomas' Primary School located?
St Thomas' Primary School is located in Claremont, WA 6010. Visit the school website at http://www.stthomas.wa.edu.au.