SA · Catholic Primary
St John The Apostle Parish School
Christies Beach 5165 · R-6
St John The Apostle Parish School is a Catholic primary school in Christies Beach, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1021, it sits in the 56th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 334 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
How St John The Apostle Parish School compares
By ICSEA, St John The Apostle Parish School ranks 184th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is O'Sullivan Beach Primary School, a government primary school 0.5 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 John The Apostle Parish School scores 1021 — near average.
Enrolment and location
St John The Apostle Parish 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 Christies Beach
St John The Apostle Parish School is located in Christies Beach, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,194/wk and median rent of $325/wk. Population: 5,962.
View full Christies Beach suburb profile →Schools near St John The Apostle Parish School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John The Apostle Parish School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Sullivan Beach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · O'Sullivan Beach | 0.5 km | 926 | 95 lower | 84 |
| Southern Montessori SchoolIndependent Primary · O'Sullivan Beach | 0.5 km | 1095 | 74 higher | 230 |
| Christies Beach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Christies Beach | 1.0 km | 889 | 132 lower | 194 |
| FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful Engagement - Wardli Youth CentreCatholic Secondary · Christie Downs | 1.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful EngagementCatholic Secondary · Christie Downs | 1.4 km | 952 | 69 lower | 137 |
| Christie Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Christie Downs | 1.5 km | 925 | 96 lower | 205 |
| Bowden Brompton Community School - Beach CampusGovernment Combined · Christies Beach | 1.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Cardijn College - Marcellin CampusCatholic Secondary · Christie Downs | 1.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Port Noarlunga Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Noarlunga | 1.7 km | 999 | 22 lower | 370 |
| Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road CampusGovernment Combined · Salisbury North | 1.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St John The Apostle Parish School a government school?
No, St John The Apostle Parish School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St John The Apostle Parish School offer?
St John The Apostle Parish School offers R-6.
What is St John The Apostle Parish School's ICSEA score?
St John The Apostle Parish School has an ICSEA score of 1021, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John The Apostle Parish School?
St John The Apostle Parish School has 334 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John The Apostle Parish School?
The nearest schools to St John The Apostle Parish School are O'Sullivan Beach Primary School (0.5 km), Southern Montessori School (0.5 km), Christies Beach Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is St John The Apostle Parish School located?
St John The Apostle Parish School is located in Christies Beach, SA 5165. Visit the school website at http://www.stjohns.catholic.edu.au.