St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Hurstville, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1088, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 408 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 82% have a language background other than English.
Hurstville NSW 2220. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School ranks 431st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 58 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 25th-highest ICSEA and the 19th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Aspect South East Sydney School, Hurstville, an independent primary school 0.0 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 Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School scores 1088, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary's Star of the Sea 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 Hurstville
St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is located in Hurstville, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,804/wk and median rent of $470/wk. Population: 31,162.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Hurstville suburb profileSchools near St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany CollegeCatholic Secondary · Hurstville | 0.2 km | 1083 | 5 lower | 1,091 |
| Georges River College Hurstville CampusGovernment Secondary · Hurstville | 0.3 km | 1017 | 71 lower | 267 |
| Sydney Technical High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bexley | 0.4 km | 1136 | 48 higher | 907 |
| Hurstville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hurstville | 0.5 km | 1102 | 14 higher | 1,048 |
| Danebank - An Anglican School for GirlsIndependent Combined · Hurstville | 0.9 km | 1146 | 58 higher | 1,043 |
| Carlton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bexley | 1.0 km | 1041 | 47 lower | 599 |
| St George Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Hurstville | 1.3 km | 1159 | 71 higher | 845 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School offer?
St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1088, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has 408 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School are Aspect South East Sydney School, Hurstville (0.0 km), Bethany College (0.2 km), Georges River College Hurstville Campus (0.3 km).
Where is St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School located?
St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is located in Hurstville, NSW 2220. Visit the school website at https://stmsshurstville.syd.catholic.edu.au.
St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School official website