St Mary's School
St Mary's School is a Catholic primary school in Ascot Vale, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1144, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 374 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Ascot Vale VIC 3032. 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 110th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 41 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 17th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is SEDA College (Victoria) - Netball Ascot Vale, an independent secondary school 0.3 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 1144, 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 Ascot Vale
St Mary's School is located in Ascot Vale, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,192/wk and median rent of $370/wk. Population: 15,197.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ascot Vale suburb profileSchools near St Mary's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonee Ponds West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moonee Ponds | 0.6 km | 1136 | 8 lower | 289 |
| Ascot Vale West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ascot Vale | 0.8 km | 1029 | 115 lower | 278 |
| Ascot Vale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ascot Vale | 1.3 km | 1140 | 4 lower | 265 |
| Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Essendon | 1.6 km | 1161 | 17 higher | 859 |
| St Columba's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Essendon | 1.9 km | 1107 | 37 lower | 1,047 |
| St Monica's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Moonee Ponds | 1.9 km | 1129 | 15 lower | 512 |
| St Margaret's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Maribyrnong | 1.9 km | 1125 | 19 lower | 441 |
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 1144, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's School?
St Mary's School has 374 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's School?
The nearest schools to St Mary's School are SEDA College (Victoria) - Netball Ascot Vale (0.3 km), Moonee Ponds West Primary School (0.6 km), Ascot Vale West Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is St Mary's School located?
St Mary's School is located in Ascot Vale, VIC 3032. Visit the school website at http://www.smascotvale.catholic.edu.au/.