Small Catholic primary (89 students, Prep–6) in Footscray, VIC serving a working-class community.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B overall.
St Monica's School is also known as SMS Footscray.
St Monica's School has an overall SchoolRank score of 51.6/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (Average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1051 (69th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
St Monica's School has about 89 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 13 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 376, Writing 372, Numeracy 390, Spelling 377 and Grammar 405. Year 5 students averaged Reading 496, Writing 501, Numeracy 510, Spelling 499 and Grammar 499. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at St Monica's School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
St Monica's School is a very small Catholic primary school with approximately 89 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a Catholic school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
St Monica's School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 21% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
St Monica's School is located in Footscray, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1051 (69th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.