St Mary's Catholic College
St Mary's Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in Gateshead, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1062, it sits in the 73rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 989 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Gateshead NSW 2290. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Mary's Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, St Mary's Catholic College ranks 153rd of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Paul's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.1 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 College scores 1062, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary's Catholic College 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 Gateshead
St Mary's Catholic College is located in Gateshead, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,232/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 3,121.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gateshead suburb profileSchools near St Mary's Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gateshead | 0.1 km | 1023 | 39 lower | 294 |
| Wiripaang Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gateshead | 0.4 km | 853 | 209 lower | 182 |
| Hunter Sports High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gateshead | 0.7 km | 955 | 107 lower | 941 |
| Charlestown South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 1.5 km | 1075 | 13 higher | 235 |
| Charlestown East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 1.5 km | 1036 | 26 lower | 319 |
| Charlestown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 1.7 km | 1037 | 25 lower | 234 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Charlestown | 1.8 km | 1102 | 40 higher | 361 |
| Windale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Windale | 1.9 km | 793 | 269 lower | 252 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary's Catholic College a government school?
No, St Mary's Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary's Catholic College offer?
St Mary's Catholic College offers 7-12.
What is St Mary's Catholic College's ICSEA score?
St Mary's Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 1062, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's Catholic College?
St Mary's Catholic College has 989 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's Catholic College?
The nearest schools to St Mary's Catholic College are St Paul's Primary School (0.1 km), Wiripaang Public School (0.4 km), Hunter Sports High School (0.7 km).
Where is St Mary's Catholic College located?
St Mary's Catholic College is located in Gateshead, NSW 2290. Visit the school website at http://gatesheadsm.catholic.edu.au.