St Mary MacKillop Primary School
St Mary MacKillop Primary School is a Catholic primary school in South Penrith, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1040, it sits in the 64th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 398 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
South Penrith NSW 2750. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Mary MacKillop Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Mary MacKillop Primary School ranks 754th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Penrith Christian School, an independent combined 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 Mary MacKillop Primary School scores 1040, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary MacKillop 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 South Penrith
St Mary MacKillop Primary School is located in South Penrith, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,870/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 12,005.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
South Penrith suburb profileSchools near St Mary MacKillop Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary MacKillop Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Orchard Hills | 0.7 km | 1047 | 7 higher | 744 |
| Montgrove CollegeIndependent Combined · Orchard Hills | 0.8 km | 1106 | 66 higher | 675 |
| York Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Penrith | 0.9 km | 973 | 67 lower | 515 |
| Jamison High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Penrith | 0.9 km | 964 | 76 lower | 834 |
| Kingswood South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kingswood | 1.2 km | 956 | 84 lower | 304 |
| Kingswood High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kingswood | 1.2 km | 955 | 85 lower | 1,005 |
| Orchard Hills Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orchard Hills | 1.4 km | 995 | 45 lower | 242 |
| Penrith South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Penrith | 1.8 km | 958 | 82 lower | 441 |
| Penrith Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Orchard Hills | 1.8 km | 1101 | 61 higher | 1,214 |
| Surveyors Creek Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenmore Park | 1.9 km | 1007 | 33 lower | 424 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary MacKillop Primary School a government school?
No, St Mary MacKillop Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary MacKillop Primary School offer?
St Mary MacKillop Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Mary MacKillop Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Mary MacKillop Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1040, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary MacKillop Primary School?
St Mary MacKillop Primary School has 398 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary MacKillop Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Mary MacKillop Primary School are Penrith Christian School (0.7 km), Montgrove College (0.8 km), York Public School (0.9 km).
Where is St Mary MacKillop Primary School located?
St Mary MacKillop Primary School is located in South Penrith, NSW 2750. Visit the school website at http://www.mackilloppenrith.catholic.edu.au.