St Mary's Primary School
St Mary's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Grafton, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1020, it sits in the 56th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 259 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
Grafton NSW 2460. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Mary's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Mary's Primary School ranks 914th 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 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Westlawn 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. St Mary's Primary School scores 1020, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary's 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 Grafton
St Mary's Primary School is located in Grafton, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,179/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 10,563.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Grafton suburb profileSchools near St Mary's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlawn Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Grafton | 0.5 km | 940 | 80 lower | 467 |
| Grafton High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Grafton | 1.0 km | 941 | 79 lower | 768 |
| Grafton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Grafton | 1.3 km | 907 | 113 lower | 476 |
| South Grafton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Grafton | 4.1 km | 905 | 115 lower | 564 |
| McAuley Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Clarenza | 4.1 km | 1031 | 11 higher | 602 |
| South Grafton High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Grafton | 4.6 km | 875 | 145 lower | 639 |
| St Andrew's Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Grafton | 4.8 km | 974 | 46 lower | 209 |
| Clarence Valley Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Clarenza | 5.9 km | 1016 | 4 lower | 402 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary's Primary School a government school?
No, St Mary's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary's Primary School offer?
St Mary's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Mary's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Mary's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1020, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's Primary School?
St Mary's Primary School has 259 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Mary's Primary School are Westlawn Public School (0.5 km), Grafton High School (1.0 km), Grafton Public School (1.3 km).
Where is St Mary's Primary School located?
St Mary's Primary School is located in Grafton, NSW 2460. Visit the school website at https://www.grafplism.catholic.edu.au/.