St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Manly, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1159, it sits in the 97th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 330 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 26% of students have a language background other than English.
Manly NSW 2095. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Mary's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks 72nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Royal Far West School, a government combined 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. St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores 1159, well above average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary's Catholic 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.
Schools near St Mary's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manly Village Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Manly | 0.5 km | 1151 | 8 lower | 532 |
| Stella Maris CollegeIndependent Secondary · Manly | 1.0 km | 1135 | 24 lower | 1,006 |
| St Paul's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Manly | 1.2 km | 1091 | 68 lower | 468 |
| Manly West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Balgowlah | 1.7 km | 1147 | 12 lower | 761 |
| Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls CampusGovernment Secondary · Manly Vale | 1.9 km | 1115 | 44 lower | 1,023 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1159, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 330 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Mary's Catholic Primary School are Royal Far West School (0.4 km), Manly Village Public School (0.5 km), Stella Maris College (1.0 km).
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School located?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is located in Manly, NSW 2095. Visit the school website at http://www.smmdbb.catholic.edu.au.