WA · Catholic Combined
St John Bosco College
Piara Waters 6112 · PP-12
St John Bosco College is a Catholic combined school in Piara Waters, WA offering PP-12. With an ICSEA score of 1063, it sits in the 73rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,243 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% have a language background other than English.
How St John Bosco College compares
By ICSEA, St John Bosco College ranks 47th of the 210 combined schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Riva Primary School, a government primary school 0.7 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 Bosco College scores 1063 — above average.
Enrolment and location
St John Bosco College 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 Piara Waters
St John Bosco College is located in Piara Waters, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $2,477/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 15,029.
View full Piara Waters suburb profile →Schools near St John Bosco College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John Bosco College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riva Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Piara Waters | 0.7 km | 1066 | 3 higher | 854 |
| Harrisdale Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Harrisdale | 1.1 km | 1072 | 9 higher | 2,303 |
| Harrisdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Harrisdale | 1.6 km | 1092 | 29 higher | 1,028 |
| Forrestdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Forrestdale | 2.1 km | 990 | 73 lower | 264 |
| Aspiri Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Piara Waters | 2.1 km | 1091 | 28 higher | 1,024 |
| Piara Waters Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Piara Waters | 2.4 km | 1078 | 15 higher | 1,070 |
| North Harrisdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Harrisdale | 2.7 km | 1077 | 14 higher | 805 |
| Piara Waters Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Piara Waters | 2.8 km | 1065 | 2 higher | 558 |
| Carey Baptist College ForrestdaleIndependent Combined · Forrestdale | 3.1 km | 1081 | 18 higher | 760 |
| Carey Baptist CollegeIndependent Combined · Harrisdale | 3.1 km | 1114 | 51 higher | 1,484 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St John Bosco College a government school?
No, St John Bosco College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St John Bosco College offer?
St John Bosco College offers PP-12.
What is St John Bosco College's ICSEA score?
St John Bosco College has an ICSEA score of 1063, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John Bosco College?
St John Bosco College has 1,243 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John Bosco College?
The nearest schools to St John Bosco College are Riva Primary School (0.7 km), Harrisdale Senior High School (1.1 km), Harrisdale Primary School (1.6 km).
Where is St John Bosco College located?
St John Bosco College is located in Piara Waters, WA 6112. Visit the school website at http://web.stjohnbosco.wa.edu.au.