Stella Maris School
Stella Maris School is a Catholic primary school in Maroochydore, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1081, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 737 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Maroochydore QLD 4558. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Stella Maris School compares
By ICSEA, Stella Maris School ranks 137th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Maroochydore State High School, a government 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. Stella Maris School scores 1081, above average.
Enrolment and location
Stella Maris 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 Maroochydore
Stella Maris School is located in Maroochydore, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,360/wk and median rent of $410/wk. Population: 20,629.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Maroochydore suburb profileSchools near Stella Maris School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Stella Maris School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maroochydore State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Maroochydore | 0.4 km | 1011 | 70 lower | 1,205 |
| Maroochydore State SchoolGovernment Primary · Maroochydore | 1.2 km | 969 | 112 lower | 222 |
| Kuluin State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kuluin | 1.6 km | 1018 | 63 lower | 612 |
| The Industry School - Sunshine CoastIndependent Secondary · Maroochydore | 1.7 km | 1054 | 27 lower | 226 |
| Immanuel Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Buderim | 2.2 km | 1120 | 39 higher | 1,239 |
| Buderim Mountain State SchoolGovernment Primary · Buderim | 3.9 km | 1096 | 15 higher | 1,183 |
| Pacific Paradise State SchoolGovernment Primary · Pacific Paradise | 4.4 km | 1024 | 57 lower | 467 |
| Mooloolaba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mooloolaba | 5.0 km | 1064 | 17 lower | 807 |
| Mountain Creek State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mountain Creek | 5.0 km | 1043 | 38 lower | 2,091 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stella Maris School a government school?
No, Stella Maris School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Stella Maris School offer?
Stella Maris School offers Prep-6.
What is Stella Maris School's ICSEA score?
Stella Maris School has an ICSEA score of 1081, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Stella Maris School?
Stella Maris School has 737 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Stella Maris School?
The nearest schools to Stella Maris School are Maroochydore State High School (0.4 km), Arethusa College - Maroochydore Campus (1.1 km), Maroochydore State School (1.2 km).
Where is Stella Maris School located?
Stella Maris School is located in Maroochydore, QLD 4558. Visit the school website at http://www.stellamaris.qld.edu.au.