Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell
Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell is a Catholic primary school in Toormina, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1052, it sits in the 69th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 490 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Toormina NSW 2452. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell compares
By ICSEA, Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell ranks 661st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Toormina Public School, a government primary school 0.5 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. Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell scores 1052, above average.
Enrolment and location
Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell 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 Toormina
Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell is located in Toormina, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,059/wk and median rent of $335/wk. Population: 6,171.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Toormina suburb profileSchools near Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toormina High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Toormina | 0.8 km | 941 | 111 lower | 739 |
| Sawtell Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Sawtell | 1.4 km | 1003 | 49 lower | 293 |
| Boambee Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Boambee | 2.8 km | 996 | 56 lower | 383 |
| Coffs Harbour Christian Community SchoolIndependent Combined · Bonville | 3.4 km | 1037 | 15 lower | 1,008 |
| Coffs Harbour Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Coffs Harbour | 3.6 km | 1038 | 14 lower | 454 |
| St John Paul CollegeCatholic Secondary · Coffs Harbour | 4.1 km | 1044 | 8 lower | 1,062 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell a government school?
No, Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell offer?
Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell offers K-6.
What is Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell's ICSEA score?
Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell has an ICSEA score of 1052, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell?
Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell has 490 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell?
The nearest schools to Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell are Toormina Public School (0.5 km), William Bayldon Public School (0.7 km), Toormina High School (0.8 km).
Where is Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell located?
Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell is located in Toormina, NSW 2452. Visit the school website at http://moodle.sawplism.catholic.edu.au.
Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell official website