St Mary's College
St Mary's College is a Catholic secondary school in Broome, WA offering PP-12. With an ICSEA score of 844, it sits in the 5th percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 741 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 61% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 53% have a language background other than English.
Broome WA 6725. 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 175th of the 183 secondary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary's College - Primary Campus, a Catholic 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 Mary's College scores 844, well below 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 Broome
St Mary's College is located in Broome, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,802/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 3,797.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Broome suburb profileSchools near St Mary's College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's College - Primary CampusCatholic Primary · Broome | 0.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Cable Beach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Broome | 0.7 km | 836 | 8 lower | 299 |
| Broome Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Broome | 1.1 km | 924 | 80 higher | 825 |
| Broome Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Broome | 1.7 km | 856 | 12 higher | 335 |
| Roebuck Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Broome | 2.5 km | 1006 | 162 higher | 339 |
| Broome North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Broome | 4.0 km | 998 | 154 higher | 396 |
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 PP-12.
What is St Mary's College's ICSEA score?
St Mary's College has an ICSEA score of 844, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's College?
St Mary's College has 741 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's College?
The nearest schools to St Mary's College are St Mary's College - Primary Campus (0.3 km), St Martin de Porres School (0.6 km), Cable Beach Primary School (0.7 km).
Where is St Mary's College located?
St Mary's College is located in Broome, WA 6725. Visit the school website at http://www.stmarysbroome.wa.edu.au.