Star of the Sea Catholic School
Star of the Sea Catholic School is a Catholic primary school in Torquay, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1010, it sits in the 52nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 388 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Torquay QLD 4655. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Star of the Sea Catholic School compares
By ICSEA, Star of the Sea Catholic School ranks 390th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sandy Strait State School, a government primary 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. Star of the Sea Catholic School scores 1010, near average.
Enrolment and location
Star of the Sea Catholic 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 Star of the Sea Catholic School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Star of the Sea Catholic School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Strait State SchoolGovernment Primary · Urangan | 0.7 km | 965 | 45 lower | 706 |
| Urangan State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Urangan | 1.1 km | 961 | 49 lower | 1,342 |
| Fraser Coast Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Wondunna | 2.4 km | 1098 | 88 higher | 1,010 |
| Kawungan State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kawungan | 2.6 km | 976 | 34 lower | 877 |
| Urangan Point State SchoolGovernment Primary · Urangan | 3.3 km | 914 | 96 lower | 272 |
| Hervey Bay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Pialba | 5.0 km | 963 | 47 lower | 1,280 |
| Pialba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Pialba | 5.1 km | 901 | 109 lower | 367 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Star of the Sea Catholic School a government school?
No, Star of the Sea Catholic School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Star of the Sea Catholic School offer?
Star of the Sea Catholic School offers Prep-6.
What is Star of the Sea Catholic School's ICSEA score?
Star of the Sea Catholic School has an ICSEA score of 1010, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Star of the Sea Catholic School?
Star of the Sea Catholic School has 388 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Star of the Sea Catholic School?
The nearest schools to Star of the Sea Catholic School are Sandy Strait State School (0.7 km), Urangan State High School (1.1 km), Torquay State School (2.3 km).
Where is Star of the Sea Catholic School located?
Star of the Sea Catholic School is located in Torquay, QLD 4655. Visit the school website at http://www.starofthesea.qld.edu.au.