Mount St Thomas Public School
Mount St Thomas Public School is a government primary school in Wollongong, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1070, it sits in the 76th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 354 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
Wollongong NSW 2500. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mount St Thomas Public School compares
By ICSEA, Mount St Thomas Public School ranks 543rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 24 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Illawarra Grammar School, an independent combined school 1.0 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. Mount St Thomas Public School scores 1070, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Wollongong
Mount St Thomas Public School is located in Wollongong, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,549/wk and median rent of $410/wk. Population: 20,446.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wollongong suburb profileSchools near Mount St Thomas Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount St Thomas Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Illawarra Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Wollongong West | 1.0 km | 1159 | 89 higher | 970 |
| Lindsay Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wollongong | 1.1 km | 1068 | 2 lower | 334 |
| St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mangerton | 1.2 km | 1090 | 20 higher | 368 |
| Figtree High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Figtree | 1.4 km | 1013 | 57 lower | 880 |
| Wollongong West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wollongong | 1.4 km | 991 | 79 lower | 243 |
| Figtree Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Figtree | 1.5 km | 1028 | 42 lower | 264 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount St Thomas Public School a government school?
Yes, Mount St Thomas Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mount St Thomas Public School offer?
Mount St Thomas Public School offers K-6.
What is Mount St Thomas Public School's ICSEA score?
Mount St Thomas Public School has an ICSEA score of 1070, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount St Thomas Public School?
Mount St Thomas Public School has 354 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount St Thomas Public School?
The nearest schools to Mount St Thomas Public School are The Illawarra Grammar School (1.0 km), Lindsay Park Public School (1.1 km), St Therese Catholic Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Mount St Thomas Public School located?
Mount St Thomas Public School is located in Wollongong, NSW 2500. Visit the school website at https://mtstthomas-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.