Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Sefton, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1046, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 337 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 84% have a language background other than English.
Sefton NSW 2162. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School ranks 710th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 46 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 27th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sefton Infants School, a government primary school 0.3 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. Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School scores 1046, near average.
Enrolment and location
Immaculate Heart of Mary 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 Sefton
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School is located in Sefton, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,528/wk and median rent of $425/wk. Population: 6,300.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Sefton suburb profileSchools near Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Hill Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Chester Hill | 0.7 km | 958 | 88 lower | 578 |
| Sefton High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Sefton | 0.8 km | 1033 | 13 lower | 1,121 |
| Salamah CollegeIndependent Combined · Chester Hill | 1.2 km | 989 | 57 lower | 1,353 |
| Birrong Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Birrong | 1.4 km | 967 | 79 lower | 451 |
| Regents Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Regents Park | 1.5 km | 968 | 78 lower | 268 |
| Birrong Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Birrong | 1.6 km | 956 | 90 lower | 726 |
| Birrong Boys High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Birrong | 1.7 km | 937 | 109 lower | 366 |
| Chester Hill High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Chester Hill | 1.7 km | 912 | 134 lower | 1,056 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School offer?
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1046, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School?
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School has 337 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School are Sefton Infants School (0.3 km), Chester Hill Public School (0.7 km), Sefton High School (0.8 km).
Where is Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School located?
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School is located in Sefton, NSW 2162. Visit the school website at https://ihmsefton.syd.catholic.edu.au.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School official website