WA · Catholic Primary
St Paul's Primary School
Mount Lawley 6050 · PP-6
St Paul's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Mount Lawley, WA offering PP-6. With an ICSEA score of 1141, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 186 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.
How St Paul's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Paul's Primary School ranks 37th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 36 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 30th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mount Lawley Senior High School, a government secondary school 0.8 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 Paul's Primary School scores 1141 — above average.
Enrolment and location
St Paul's 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 Mount Lawley
St Paul's Primary School is located in Mount Lawley, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $2,108/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 11,328.
View full Mount Lawley suburb profile →Schools near St Paul's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Paul's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lawley Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mount Lawley | 0.8 km | 1103 | 38 lower | 2,041 |
| North Perth Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · North Perth | 0.9 km | 1135 | 6 lower | 470 |
| Mount Lawley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Lawley | 1.2 km | 1155 | 14 higher | 543 |
| Perth CollegeIndependent Combined · Mount Lawley | 1.3 km | 1138 | 3 lower | 889 |
| Kyilla Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · North Perth | 1.4 km | 1132 | 9 lower | 364 |
| Coolbinia Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Coolbinia | 1.4 km | 1139 | 2 lower | 401 |
| Sacred Heart Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Highgate | 1.4 km | 1124 | 17 lower | 180 |
| Sir David Brand SchoolGovernment Combined · Coolbinia | 1.5 km | 1032 | 109 lower | 63 |
| SEDA College WA (West Perth)Independent Secondary · West Perth | 1.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Highgate Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Highgate | 1.7 km | 1110 | 31 lower | 943 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Paul's Primary School a government school?
No, St Paul's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Paul's Primary School offer?
St Paul's Primary School offers PP-6.
What is St Paul's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Paul's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1141, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Paul's Primary School?
St Paul's Primary School has 186 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Paul's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Paul's Primary School are Mount Lawley Senior High School (0.8 km), North Perth Primary School (0.9 km), Mount Lawley Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is St Paul's Primary School located?
St Paul's Primary School is located in Mount Lawley, WA 6050. Visit the school website at https://stpaulsmtl.wa.edu.au/.