St Mary's Primary School
St Mary's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Armidale, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1038, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 327 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.
Armidale NSW 2350. 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 767th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Armidale City Public School, a government primary school 0.4 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 Mary's Primary School scores 1038, 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 Armidale
St Mary's Primary School is located in Armidale, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,432/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 23,967.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Armidale suburb profileSchools near St Mary's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armidale City Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Armidale | 0.4 km | 963 | 75 lower | 349 |
| The Armidale SchoolIndependent Combined · Armidale | 1.0 km | 1097 | 59 higher | 625 |
| Armidale Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Armidale | 1.1 km | 928 | 110 lower | 1,029 |
| Drummond Memorial Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Armidale | 1.4 km | 827 | 211 lower | 233 |
| O'Connor Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Armidale | 1.6 km | 1020 | 18 lower | 511 |
| The Armidale School, Peter Hall Trade Training in Schools CentreIndependent Secondary · Armidale | 1.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Ben Venue Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Armidale | 1.8 km | 1008 | 30 lower | 509 |
| PLC ArmidaleIndependent Combined · Armidale | 2.1 km | 1077 | 39 higher | 226 |
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 1038, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's Primary School?
St Mary's Primary School has 327 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 Armidale City Public School (0.4 km), The Armidale School (1.0 km), Armidale Secondary College (1.1 km).
Where is St Mary's Primary School located?
St Mary's Primary School is located in Armidale, NSW 2350. Visit the school website at https://stmarysarmidale.catholic.edu.au/.