St Mary's School
St Mary's School is a Catholic primary school in Laidley, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1003, it sits in the 48th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 260 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 1% have a language background other than English.
Laidley QLD 4341. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Mary's School compares
By ICSEA, St Mary's School ranks 422nd of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Laidley State High School, a government secondary school 1.3 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 School scores 1003, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary'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 Laidley
St Mary's School is located in Laidley, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $939/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 3,809.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Laidley suburb profileSchools near St Mary's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laidley State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Laidley | 1.3 km | 923 | 80 lower | 672 |
| Laidley District State SchoolGovernment Primary · Laidley | 1.3 km | 914 | 89 lower | 375 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary's School a government school?
No, St Mary's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary's School offer?
St Mary's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Mary's School's ICSEA score?
St Mary's School has an ICSEA score of 1003, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's School?
St Mary's School has 260 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's School?
The nearest schools to St Mary's School are Laidley State High School (1.3 km), Laidley District State School (1.3 km), Forest Hill State School (6.2 km).
Where is St Mary's School located?
St Mary's School is located in Laidley, QLD 4341. Visit the school website at http://www.stmaryslaidley.qld.edu.au.