St Margaret's School
St Margaret's School is a Catholic primary school in East Geelong, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1063, it sits in the 73rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 241 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
East Geelong VIC 3219. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Margaret's School compares
By ICSEA, St Margaret's School ranks 522nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 21 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 12th-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Tate Street Primary School Geelong, 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 Margaret's School scores 1063, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Margaret'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 East Geelong
St Margaret's School is located in East Geelong, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,782/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 4,012.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
East Geelong suburb profileSchools near St Margaret's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Margaret's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong High SchoolGovernment Secondary · East Geelong | 1.3 km | 998 | 65 lower | 976 |
| St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Geelong | 1.6 km | 1114 | 51 higher | 214 |
| Geelong South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Geelong | 1.6 km | 1088 | 25 higher | 326 |
| Christ the King SchoolCatholic Primary · Newcomb | 1.6 km | 1061 | 2 lower | 269 |
| Newcomb Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Newcomb | 2.0 km | 950 | 113 lower | 515 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Margaret's School a government school?
No, St Margaret's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Margaret's School offer?
St Margaret's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Margaret's School's ICSEA score?
St Margaret's School has an ICSEA score of 1063, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Margaret's School?
St Margaret's School has 241 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Margaret's School?
The nearest schools to St Margaret's School are Tate Street Primary School Geelong (0.5 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL- Geelong (0.9 km), Geelong High School (1.3 km).
Where is St Margaret's School located?
St Margaret's School is located in East Geelong, VIC 3219. Visit the school website at http://www.smgeelongeast.catholic.edu.au.