St Mary MacKillop Primary School
St Mary MacKillop Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Birkdale, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1071, it sits in the 76th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 557 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Birkdale QLD 4159. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Mary MacKillop Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Mary MacKillop Primary School ranks 160th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Wellington Point State High School, a government secondary school 0.7 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 MacKillop Primary School scores 1071, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary MacKillop 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 Birkdale
St Mary MacKillop Primary School is located in Birkdale, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,903/wk and median rent of $435/wk. Population: 14,816.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Birkdale suburb profileSchools near St Mary MacKillop Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary MacKillop Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Point State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wellington Point | 0.7 km | 984 | 87 lower | 767 |
| Redlands CollegeIndependent Combined · Wellington Point | 0.7 km | 1100 | 29 higher | 1,443 |
| Wellington Point State SchoolGovernment Primary · Wellington Point | 1.3 km | 1033 | 38 lower | 411 |
| Birkdale State SchoolGovernment Primary · Birkdale | 1.4 km | 1002 | 69 lower | 462 |
| Birkdale South State SchoolGovernment Primary · Birkdale | 1.9 km | 993 | 78 lower | 407 |
| Ormiston CollegeIndependent Combined · Ormiston | 2.7 km | 1148 | 77 higher | 1,524 |
| St Anthony's SchoolCatholic Primary · Alexandra Hills | 2.9 km | 1038 | 33 lower | 508 |
| Alexandra Hills State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Alexandra Hills | 3.2 km | 984 | 87 lower | 1,460 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary MacKillop Primary School a government school?
No, St Mary MacKillop Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary MacKillop Primary School offer?
St Mary MacKillop Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is St Mary MacKillop Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Mary MacKillop Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1071, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary MacKillop Primary School?
St Mary MacKillop Primary School has 557 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary MacKillop Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Mary MacKillop Primary School are Wellington Point State High School (0.7 km), Redlands College (0.7 km), Wellington Point State School (1.3 km).
Where is St Mary MacKillop Primary School located?
St Mary MacKillop Primary School is located in Birkdale, QLD 4159. Visit the school website at http://www.mackilloppenrith.catholic.edu.au/.