St Margaret's Primary School
St Margaret's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Maribyrnong, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1125, it sits in the 90th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 441 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 58% have a language background other than English.
Maribyrnong VIC 3032. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Margaret's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Margaret's Primary School ranks 196th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 38 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Aberfeldie Primary School, a government primary school 1.2 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 Primary School scores 1125, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Margaret's Primary 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 Maribyrnong
St Margaret's Primary School is located in Maribyrnong, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,020/wk and median rent of $396/wk. Population: 12,573.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Maribyrnong suburb profileSchools near St Margaret's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Margaret's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberfeldie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Essendon | 1.2 km | 1108 | 17 lower | 374 |
| Our Lady of the Nativity SchoolCatholic Primary · Aberfeldie | 1.3 km | 1111 | 14 lower | 364 |
| Ave Maria CollegeCatholic Secondary · Aberfeldie | 1.3 km | 1082 | 43 lower | 826 |
| Maribyrnong CollegeGovernment Secondary · Maribyrnong | 1.4 km | 1064 | 61 lower | 1,361 |
| Moonee Ponds West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moonee Ponds | 1.6 km | 1136 | 11 higher | 289 |
| St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Ascot Vale | 1.9 km | 1144 | 19 higher | 374 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Margaret's Primary School a government school?
No, St Margaret's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Margaret's Primary School offer?
St Margaret's Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is St Margaret's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Margaret's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1125, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Margaret's Primary School?
St Margaret's Primary School has 441 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Margaret's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Margaret's Primary School are Aberfeldie Primary School (1.2 km), Our Lady of the Nativity School (1.3 km), Ave Maria College (1.3 km).
Where is St Margaret's Primary School located?
St Margaret's Primary School is located in Maribyrnong, VIC 3032. Visit the school website at http://www.smmaribyrnong.catholic.edu.au.