St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Bundaberg, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 995, it sits in the 44th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 490 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Bundaberg QLD 4670. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Mary's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks 476th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Thabeban State School, a government primary school 0.8 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 Catholic Primary School scores 995, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary's 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkervale State SchoolGovernment Primary · Walkervale | 1.3 km | 900 | 95 lower | 350 |
| Kepnock State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kepnock | 2.1 km | 927 | 68 lower | 1,074 |
| Bundaberg State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bundaberg South | 2.7 km | 944 | 51 lower | 1,593 |
| St John's Lutheran Primary SchoolIndependent Primary · Bundaberg | 2.8 km | 1024 | 29 higher | 333 |
| Shalom CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bundaberg | 3.0 km | 1027 | 32 higher | 1,558 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 995, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 490 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Mary's Catholic Primary School are Thabeban State School (0.8 km), Walkervale State School (1.3 km), Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay (Kepnock Campus) (1.9 km).
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School located?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is located in Bundaberg, QLD 4670. Visit the school website at http://www.stmarysbundaberg.qld.edu.au.