St Mary's College
St Mary's College is a Catholic secondary school in Ipswich, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1033, it sits in the 61st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 730 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Ipswich QLD 4305. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Mary's College compares
By ICSEA, St Mary's College ranks 71st of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Edmund's College, a Catholic combined 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 College scores 1033, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary's College 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 Ipswich
St Mary's College is located in Ipswich, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,134/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 2,468.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ipswich suburb profileSchools near St Mary's College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's CollegeCatholic Combined · Woodend | 0.1 km | 1049 | 16 higher | 1,171 |
| St Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Woodend | 0.3 km | 1041 | 8 higher | 556 |
| Ipswich Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Ipswich | 0.5 km | 1114 | 81 higher | 1,336 |
| The Industry School - IpswichIndependent Secondary · North Ipswich | 0.6 km | 1017 | 16 lower | 208 |
| Blair State SchoolGovernment Primary · Sadliers Crossing | 0.7 km | 952 | 81 lower | 320 |
| Ipswich North State SchoolGovernment Primary · North Ipswich | 1.1 km | 904 | 129 lower | 206 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary's College a government school?
No, St Mary's College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary's College offer?
St Mary's College offers 7-12.
What is St Mary's College's ICSEA score?
St Mary's College has an ICSEA score of 1033, placing it in the 61st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's College?
St Mary's College has 730 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's College?
The nearest schools to St Mary's College are St Edmund's College (0.1 km), St Mary's Primary School (0.3 km), Ipswich Grammar School (0.5 km).
Where is St Mary's College located?
St Mary's College is located in Ipswich, QLD 4305. Visit the school website at http://www.stmarys.qld.edu.au.