St Mary's School
St Mary's School is a Catholic primary school in Geelong, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1114, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 214 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
Geelong VIC 3220. 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 248th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 26 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 20th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Geelong South Primary 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's School scores 1114, above 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 Geelong
St Mary's School is located in Geelong, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,670/wk and median rent of $370/wk. Population: 5,811.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Geelong suburb profileSchools near St Mary's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Geelong | 0.6 km | 1088 | 26 lower | 326 |
| Geelong High SchoolGovernment Secondary · East Geelong | 0.9 km | 998 | 116 lower | 976 |
| Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Geelong | 1.0 km | 1046 | 68 lower | 614 |
| Chilwell Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Newtown | 1.6 km | 1139 | 25 higher | 408 |
| St Margaret's SchoolCatholic Primary · East Geelong | 1.6 km | 1063 | 51 lower | 241 |
| St Robert's SchoolCatholic Primary · Newtown | 1.8 km | 1099 | 15 lower | 261 |
| The Geelong CollegeIndependent Combined · Newtown | 2.0 km | 1156 | 42 higher | 1,573 |
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 1114, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's School?
St Mary's School has 214 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's School?
The nearest schools to St Mary's School are Geelong South Primary School (0.6 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL- Geelong (0.8 km), Newcomb Secondary College-Victorian Sailing Water Safety School (0.9 km).
Where is St Mary's School located?
St Mary's School is located in Geelong, VIC 3220. Visit the school website at http://www.smgeelong.catholic.edu.au.