St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Mackay West, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1031, it sits in the 60th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 569 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Mackay West QLD 4740. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School ranks 290th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mackay West State School, a government primary 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 Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School scores 1031, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Francis Xavier Catholic 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 Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackay West State SchoolGovernment Primary · West Mackay | 0.3 km | 980 | 51 lower | 770 |
| Catherine McAuley CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mackay | 1.3 km | 1026 | 5 lower | 606 |
| Mackay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Mackay | 1.7 km | 936 | 95 lower | 1,254 |
| Mackay Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mackay | 2.3 km | 908 | 123 lower | 216 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mackay South | 2.5 km | 1050 | 19 higher | 384 |
| Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance SchoolIndependent Secondary · Mackay | 2.7 km | 811 | 220 lower | 75 |
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mackay | 2.8 km | 1009 | 22 lower | 1,394 |
| Glenella State SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenella | 3.4 km | 977 | 54 lower | 234 |
| Victoria Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · East Mackay | 3.5 km | 927 | 104 lower | 602 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School offer?
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1031, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School?
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School has 569 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School are Mackay West State School (0.3 km), Catherine McAuley College (1.3 km), Mackay State High School (1.7 km).
Where is St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School located?
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School is located in Mackay West, QLD 4740. Visit the school website at http://www.sfxmrok.catholic.edu.au.