St Margaret Mary's Primary School
St Margaret Mary's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Merrylands, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1050, it sits in the 68th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 574 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 70% have a language background other than English.
Merrylands NSW 2160. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Margaret Mary's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Margaret Mary's Primary School ranks 674th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 49 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 18th-highest ICSEA and the 18th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Merrylands Public 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 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. St Margaret Mary's Primary School scores 1050, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Margaret Mary's Primary 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 Merrylands
St Margaret Mary's Primary School is located in Merrylands, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,470/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 32,472.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Merrylands suburb profileSchools near St Margaret Mary's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Margaret Mary's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrylands Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrylands | 0.7 km | 936 | 114 lower | 620 |
| Merrylands East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrylands | 0.9 km | 955 | 95 lower | 347 |
| Merrylands High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Merrylands | 1.2 km | 915 | 135 lower | 855 |
| Cerdon CollegeCatholic Secondary · Merrylands | 1.2 km | 1041 | 9 lower | 1,001 |
| Hilltop Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrylands | 1.4 km | 971 | 79 lower | 762 |
| Parramatta West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Parramatta | 1.6 km | 1029 | 21 lower | 949 |
| Delany CollegeCatholic Secondary · Granville | 1.8 km | 996 | 54 lower | 348 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Margaret Mary's Primary School a government school?
No, St Margaret Mary's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Margaret Mary's Primary School offer?
St Margaret Mary's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Margaret Mary's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Margaret Mary's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1050, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Margaret Mary's Primary School?
St Margaret Mary's Primary School has 574 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Margaret Mary's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Margaret Mary's Primary School are Merrylands Public School (0.7 km), Fowler Road School (0.8 km), Holroyd School (0.8 km).
Where is St Margaret Mary's Primary School located?
St Margaret Mary's Primary School is located in Merrylands, NSW 2160. Visit the school website at http://www.stmmmerrylands.catholic.edu.au.