St Mary's Primary School
St Mary's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Warners Bay, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1093, it sits in the 82nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 418 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Warners Bay NSW 2282. 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 397th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 27 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Warners Bay Public School, a government primary 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 Primary School scores 1093, 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 Warners Bay
St Mary's Primary School is located in Warners Bay, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,494/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 8,237.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Warners Bay suburb profileSchools near St Mary's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warners Bay Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Warners Bay | 0.4 km | 1027 | 66 lower | 340 |
| Warners Bay High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Warners Bay | 1.0 km | 1056 | 37 lower | 1,161 |
| Biddabah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Warners Bay | 1.3 km | 1065 | 28 lower | 348 |
| Eleebana Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Eleebana | 1.7 km | 1105 | 12 higher | 506 |
| Cardiff South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cardiff South | 2.9 km | 1017 | 76 lower | 298 |
| Speers Point Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Speers Point | 3.2 km | 1000 | 93 lower | 256 |
| Lake Macquarie High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Booragul | 3.3 km | 925 | 168 lower | 435 |
| Windale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Windale | 3.3 km | 793 | 300 lower | 252 |
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 1093, placing it in the 82nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's Primary School?
St Mary's Primary School has 418 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Mary's Primary School are Warners Bay Public School (0.4 km), Warners Bay High School (1.0 km), Biddabah Public School (1.3 km).
Where is St Mary's Primary School located?
St Mary's Primary School is located in Warners Bay, NSW 2282. Visit the school website at http://warnersbay.catholic.edu.au.