St Mary's Primary School
St Mary's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Woodend, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1041, it sits in the 65th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 556 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Woodend QLD 4305. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Mary's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Mary's Primary School ranks 244th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary's College, a Catholic secondary school 0.3 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 Primary School scores 1041, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary'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.
Schools near St Mary's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ipswich | 0.3 km | 1033 | 8 lower | 730 |
| St Edmund's CollegeCatholic Combined · Woodend | 0.3 km | 1049 | 8 higher | 1,171 |
| Ipswich Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Ipswich | 0.5 km | 1114 | 73 higher | 1,336 |
| The Industry School - IpswichIndependent Secondary · North Ipswich | 0.7 km | 1017 | 24 lower | 208 |
| Blair State SchoolGovernment Primary · Sadliers Crossing | 0.8 km | 952 | 89 lower | 320 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary's Primary School a government school?
No, St Mary's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary's Primary School offer?
St Mary's Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is St Mary's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Mary's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1041, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's Primary School?
St Mary's Primary School has 556 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Mary's Primary School are St Mary's College (0.3 km), Indie School, Logan - Ipswich Central Campus (0.3 km), St Edmund's College (0.3 km).
Where is St Mary's Primary School located?
St Mary's Primary School is located in Woodend, QLD 4305. Visit the school website at http://www.stmarysipswich.qld.edu.au.