Stella Maris Catholic School
Stella Maris Catholic School is a Catholic primary school in Burnie, TAS offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1024, it sits in the 57th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 382 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Burnie TAS 7320. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Stella Maris Catholic School compares
By ICSEA, Stella Maris Catholic School ranks 42nd of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Marist Regional College, a Catholic secondary school 0.4 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 against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Stella Maris Catholic School scores 1024, near average.
Enrolment and location
Stella Maris Catholic 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 Burnie
Stella Maris Catholic School is located in Burnie, TAS, a suburb with a median household income of $1,064/wk and median rent of $240/wk. Population: 693.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Stella Maris Catholic School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Stella Maris Catholic School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marist Regional CollegeCatholic Secondary · Burnie | 0.4 km | 1006 | 18 lower | 889 |
| Burnie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Park Grove | 0.8 km | 984 | 40 lower | 330 |
| Hellyer CollegeGovernment Secondary · Shorewell Park | 1.2 km | 938 | 86 lower | 656 |
| Montello Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Montello | 1.3 km | 885 | 139 lower | 270 |
| Burnie High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cooee | 2.1 km | 951 | 73 lower | 502 |
| Romaine Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Romaine | 3.2 km | 873 | 151 lower | 331 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stella Maris Catholic School a government school?
No, Stella Maris Catholic School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Stella Maris Catholic School offer?
Stella Maris Catholic School offers Prep-6.
What is Stella Maris Catholic School's ICSEA score?
Stella Maris Catholic School has an ICSEA score of 1024, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Stella Maris Catholic School?
Stella Maris Catholic School has 382 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Stella Maris Catholic School?
The nearest schools to Stella Maris Catholic School are Marist Regional College (0.4 km), Burnie Primary School (0.8 km), Hellyer College (1.2 km).
Where is Stella Maris Catholic School located?
Stella Maris Catholic School is located in Burnie, TAS 7320. Visit the school website at http://stellamaris.tas.edu.au.