St Mary's Primary School
St Mary's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Rydalmere, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1079, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 377 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 43% have a language background other than English.
Rydalmere NSW 2116. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Mary's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Mary's Primary School ranks 487th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 41 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 20th-highest ICSEA and the 19th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Rydalmere Public School, a government primary school 0.5 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's Primary School scores 1079, above average.
Enrolment and location
St 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 Rydalmere
St Mary's Primary School is located in Rydalmere, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,871/wk and median rent of $430/wk. Population: 7,274.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Rydalmere suburb profileSchools near St Mary's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundas Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dundas | 0.9 km | 1070 | 9 lower | 312 |
| St Patrick's Marist CollegeCatholic Secondary · Dundas | 1.2 km | 1089 | 10 higher | 1,070 |
| Parramatta East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Parramatta | 2.2 km | 1091 | 12 higher | 465 |
| Rosehill Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rosehill | 2.5 km | 1067 | 12 lower | 550 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary's Primary School a government school?
No, St Mary's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary's Primary School offer?
St Mary's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Mary's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Mary's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1079, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's Primary School?
St Mary's Primary School has 377 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Mary's Primary School are Rydalmere Public School (0.5 km), Dundas Public School (0.9 km), St Patrick's Marist College (1.2 km).
Where is St Mary's Primary School located?
St Mary's Primary School is located in Rydalmere, NSW 2116. Visit the school website at http://www.stmarysrydalmere.catholic.edu.au.