St Mary's School
St Mary's School is a Catholic primary school in Altona, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1060, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 259 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 15% of students have a language background other than English.
Altona VIC 3018. 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 545th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Altona Primary School, a government primary 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 1060, 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.
Schools near St Mary's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altona Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Altona | 0.5 km | 1111 | 51 higher | 512 |
| Seaholme Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaholme | 1.1 km | 1105 | 45 higher | 298 |
| Altona CollegeGovernment Combined · Altona | 1.1 km | 1044 | 16 lower | 796 |
| Mount St Joseph Girls' CollegeCatholic Secondary · Altona | 1.5 km | 1100 | 40 higher | 1,216 |
| Queen of Peace Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Altona Meadows | 3.4 km | 1064 | 4 higher | 485 |
| St Leo the Great Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Altona North | 3.6 km | 1116 | 56 higher | 342 |
| Altona North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Altona North | 3.8 km | 994 | 66 lower | 217 |
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 1060, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's School?
St Mary's School has 259 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's School?
The nearest schools to St Mary's School are Altona Primary School (0.5 km), Seaholme Primary School (1.1 km), Altona College (1.1 km).
Where is St Mary's School located?
St Mary's School is located in Altona, VIC 3018. Visit the school website at http://www.smaltona.catholic.edu.au.