St Gerard Majella Primary School
St Gerard Majella Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Woree, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1035, it sits in the 62nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 399 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Woree QLD 4868. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Gerard Majella Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Gerard Majella Primary School ranks 275th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary's Catholic College, a Catholic secondary school 0.4 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 Gerard Majella Primary School scores 1035, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Gerard Majella 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 Woree
St Gerard Majella Primary School is located in Woree, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,152/wk and median rent of $280/wk. Population: 5,127.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Woree suburb profileSchools near St Gerard Majella Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Gerard Majella Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Woree | 0.4 km | 1023 | 12 lower | 949 |
| Woree State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Woree | 0.8 km | 854 | 181 lower | 750 |
| Woree State SchoolGovernment Primary · Woree | 0.9 km | 860 | 175 lower | 530 |
| Trinity Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · White Rock | 1.3 km | 1103 | 68 higher | 1,204 |
| White Rock State SchoolGovernment Primary · White Rock | 2.2 km | 837 | 198 lower | 439 |
| Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolCatholic Primary · Earlville | 2.8 km | 1025 | 10 lower | 506 |
| Balaclava State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mooroobool | 3.5 km | 797 | 238 lower | 381 |
| St Therese's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bentley Park | 4.4 km | 991 | 44 lower | 541 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Gerard Majella Primary School a government school?
No, St Gerard Majella Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Gerard Majella Primary School offer?
St Gerard Majella Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is St Gerard Majella Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Gerard Majella Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1035, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Gerard Majella Primary School?
St Gerard Majella Primary School has 399 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Gerard Majella Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Gerard Majella Primary School are St Mary's Catholic College (0.4 km), Cairns State Special School (0.7 km), Woree State High School (0.8 km).
Where is St Gerard Majella Primary School located?
St Gerard Majella Primary School is located in Woree, QLD 4868. Visit the school website at http://www.sgmcairns.qld.edu.au.