Redfern Jarjum College
Redfern NSW 2016
Redfern Jarjum College is an independent special school in Redfern, NSW from Kindergarten to Year 6 with about 25 students. Its ICSEA is 667, where the national average is 1000.
Sector, ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Year range, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Redfern Jarjum College is a Jesuit primary school for Aboriginal children from Kindergarten to Year 6, providing a free, culturally safe and inclusive education. With classes of up to 10 students, it offers wraparound care including daily transport, meals, uniforms, academic and cultural support and allied health services. It was the first Jesuit school established in Australia in 60 years.
Often praised
- Culturally safe education
- Wraparound student support
- Small class sizes
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warakirri College - Redfern | Redfern | Independent special | 0.2 km | — | — |
| Key College | Redfern | Independent special | 0.5 km | 909 | 70 |
| Alexandria Park Community SchoolPartiallyOC | Alexandria | Public k–12 / combined | 1.1 km | 1,052 | 1,312 |
| Yudi Gunyi School | Waterloo | Public special | 1.2 km | 890 | 29 |
| International Grammar School | Ultimo | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.5 km | 1,170 | 1,224 |
| GOAL College | Ultimo | Independent special | 1.5 km | 1,027 | 204 |
| Royal Prince Alfred Hospital School | Camperdown | Public special | 2.1 km | — | — |
| St Andrew's Cathedral School | Sydney | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.1 km | 1,189 | 1,436 |
About this data
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