St Mary Star of the Sea College
St Mary Star of the Sea College is an independent secondary school in Wollongong, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1104, it sits in the 85th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,128 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Wollongong NSW 2500. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Mary Star of the Sea College compares
By ICSEA, St Mary Star of the Sea College ranks 71st of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Wollongong Public School, a government primary school 0.6 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 Star of the Sea College scores 1104, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary Star of the Sea College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Wollongong
St Mary Star of the Sea College is located in Wollongong, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,549/wk and median rent of $410/wk. Population: 20,446.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wollongong suburb profileSchools near St Mary Star of the Sea College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary Star of the Sea College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wollongong Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wollongong | 0.6 km | 1084 | 20 lower | 579 |
| Smiths Hill High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wollongong | 0.9 km | 1186 | 82 higher | 736 |
| Gwynneville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gwynneville | 2.3 km | 1065 | 39 lower | 271 |
| Keira High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Fairy Meadow | 2.4 km | 984 | 120 lower | 723 |
| Wollongong High School of the Performing ArtsGovernment Secondary · Fairy Meadow | 2.4 km | 1075 | 29 lower | 1,169 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary Star of the Sea College a government school?
No, St Mary Star of the Sea College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary Star of the Sea College offer?
St Mary Star of the Sea College offers 7-12.
What is St Mary Star of the Sea College's ICSEA score?
St Mary Star of the Sea College has an ICSEA score of 1104, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary Star of the Sea College?
St Mary Star of the Sea College has 1,128 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary Star of the Sea College?
The nearest schools to St Mary Star of the Sea College are Wollongong Public School (0.6 km), Smiths Hill High School (0.9 km), Novo Education Space (1.4 km).
Where is St Mary Star of the Sea College located?
St Mary Star of the Sea College is located in Wollongong, NSW 2500. Visit the school website at http://www.stmarys.nsw.edu.au.