St Mary's School
St Mary's School is a Catholic primary school in Bairnsdale, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1024, it sits in the 58th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 473 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Bairnsdale VIC 3875. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Mary's School compares
By ICSEA, St Mary's School ranks 830th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Nagle College, a Catholic secondary 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 School scores 1024, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary's 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 Bairnsdale
St Mary's School is located in Bairnsdale, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,101/wk and median rent of $270/wk. Population: 7,905.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bairnsdale suburb profileSchools near St Mary's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagle CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bairnsdale | 0.5 km | 1018 | 6 lower | 803 |
| Bairnsdale Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Bairnsdale | 0.6 km | 1010 | 14 lower | 82 |
| Bairnsdale Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Bairnsdale | 2.3 km | 955 | 69 lower | 1,213 |
| Bairnsdale West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bairnsdale | 2.7 km | 913 | 111 lower | 328 |
| Bairnsdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bairnsdale | 3.6 km | 892 | 132 lower | 260 |
| Lucknow Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eastwood | 5.1 km | 986 | 38 lower | 539 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary's School a government school?
No, St Mary's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary's School offer?
St Mary's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Mary's School's ICSEA score?
St Mary's School has an ICSEA score of 1024, placing it in the 58th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's School?
St Mary's School has 473 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's School?
The nearest schools to St Mary's School are Nagle College (0.5 km), Bairnsdale Christian College (0.6 km), East Gippsland Specialist School (1.8 km).
Where is St Mary's School located?
St Mary's School is located in Bairnsdale, VIC 3875. Visit the school website at http://www.stmbairns.catholic.edu.au.