St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Bunbury, WA offering PP-6. With an ICSEA score of 1078, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 215 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
Bunbury WA 6230. 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 142nd of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is South Bunbury Education Support Centre, a government primary school 0.2 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 1078, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bunbury Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Bunbury | 0.2 km | 989 | 89 lower | 393 |
| Carey Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Carey Park | 1.0 km | 900 | 178 lower | 282 |
| Cooinda Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · East Bunbury | 1.1 km | 974 | 104 lower | 278 |
| Bunbury Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bunbury | 1.2 km | 1076 | 2 lower | 423 |
| Bunbury Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bunbury | 1.6 km | 1048 | 30 lower | 954 |
| Bunbury Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bunbury | 2.0 km | 1008 | 70 lower | 1,033 |
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 PP-6.
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1078, placing it in the 78th 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 215 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Mary's Catholic Primary School are South Bunbury Education Support Centre (0.2 km), South Bunbury Primary School (0.2 km), Carey Park Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School located?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is located in Bunbury, WA 6230. Visit the school website at http://www.stmarysbnby.wa.edu.au.