Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Shellharbour, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1050, it sits in the 68th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 405 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 1% have a language background other than English.
Shellharbour NSW 2529. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Stella Maris Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Stella Maris Catholic Primary School ranks 674th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Shellharbour 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. Stella Maris Catholic Primary School scores 1050, above average.
Enrolment and location
Stella Maris 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.
About Shellharbour
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School is located in Shellharbour, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,596/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 3,520.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Shellharbour suburb profileSchools near Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shellharbour Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Shellharbour | 0.4 km | 999 | 51 lower | 368 |
| Flinders Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Flinders | 1.8 km | 1004 | 46 lower | 518 |
| Warilla High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Barrack Heights | 2.0 km | 968 | 82 lower | 1,020 |
| Shell Cove Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Shell Cove | 2.0 km | 1049 | 1 lower | 463 |
| Shellharbour Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Dunmore | 2.5 km | 1099 | 49 higher | 981 |
| Warilla Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Warilla | 2.9 km | 937 | 113 lower | 279 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stella Maris Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Stella Maris Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Stella Maris Catholic Primary School offer?
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is Stella Maris Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1050, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Stella Maris Catholic Primary School?
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School has 405 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Stella Maris Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Stella Maris Catholic Primary School are Shellharbour Public School (0.4 km), Amity College Illawarra Campus (0.9 km), Flinders Public School (1.8 km).
Where is Stella Maris Catholic Primary School located?
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School is located in Shellharbour, NSW 2529. Visit the school website at http://www.smsdow.catholic.edu.au.