St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Mackay South, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1050, it sits in the 68th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 384 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
Mackay South QLD 4740. 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 219th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's College - Mercy Campus, a Catholic secondary school 0.1 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 1050, above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Mackay | 0.8 km | 936 | 114 lower | 1,254 |
| Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance SchoolIndependent Secondary · Mackay | 0.8 km | 811 | 239 lower | 75 |
| Mackay Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mackay | 1.0 km | 908 | 142 lower | 216 |
| Victoria Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · East Mackay | 1.2 km | 927 | 123 lower | 602 |
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mackay | 1.7 km | 1009 | 41 lower | 1,394 |
| Mackay West State SchoolGovernment Primary · West Mackay | 2.4 km | 980 | 70 lower | 770 |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mackay West | 2.5 km | 1031 | 19 lower | 569 |
| Catherine McAuley CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mackay | 2.7 km | 1026 | 24 lower | 606 |
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 1050, placing it in the 68th 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 384 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Mary's Catholic Primary School are St Patrick's College - Mercy Campus (0.1 km), Mackay State High School (0.8 km), Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School (0.8 km).
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School located?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is located in Mackay South, QLD 4740. Visit the school website at http://www.smmrok.catholic.edu.au.