St Patrick's Primary School
St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Macksville, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1002, it sits in the 48th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 244 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
Macksville NSW 2447. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Patrick's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Patrick's Primary School ranks 1,055th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Macksville High School, a government secondary school 2.4 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. St Patrick's Primary School scores 1002, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Patrick'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 Macksville
St Patrick's Primary School is located in Macksville, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $944/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 2,782.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Macksville suburb profileSchools near St Patrick's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Patrick's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macksville High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Macksville | 2.4 km | 916 | 86 lower | 365 |
| Macksville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Macksville | 3.1 km | 925 | 77 lower | 284 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Patrick's Primary School a government school?
No, St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Patrick's Primary School offer?
St Patrick's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Patrick's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Patrick's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1002, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Patrick's Primary School?
St Patrick's Primary School has 244 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Patrick's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Patrick's Primary School are Macksville High School (2.4 km), Macksville Public School (3.1 km).
Where is St Patrick's Primary School located?
St Patrick's Primary School is located in Macksville, NSW 2447. Visit the school website at http://www.macvplism.catholic.edu.au.