St Margaret Mary's School
St Margaret Mary's School is a Catholic primary school in Croydon Park, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1024, it sits in the 57th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 324 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 69% have a language background other than English.
Croydon Park SA 5008. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Margaret Mary's School compares
By ICSEA, St Margaret Mary's School ranks 180th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 30 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 17th-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Adelaide Secondary School of English, a government secondary school 0.5 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 Margaret Mary's School scores 1024, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Margaret Mary's 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 Margaret Mary's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Margaret Mary's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Secondary School of EnglishGovernment Secondary · West Croydon | 0.5 km | 961 | 63 lower | 487 |
| Challa Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kilkenny | 0.9 km | 982 | 42 lower | 251 |
| Australian Islamic College AdelaideIndependent Combined · West Croydon | 1.0 km | 1016 | 8 lower | 589 |
| Kilkenny Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Croydon | 1.2 km | 1069 | 45 higher | 450 |
| Whitefriars SchoolCatholic Primary · Woodville Park | 1.4 km | 1076 | 52 higher | 603 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Margaret Mary's School a government school?
No, St Margaret Mary's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Margaret Mary's School offer?
St Margaret Mary's School offers R-6.
What is St Margaret Mary's School's ICSEA score?
St Margaret Mary's School has an ICSEA score of 1024, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Margaret Mary's School?
St Margaret Mary's School has 324 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Margaret Mary's School?
The nearest schools to St Margaret Mary's School are Adelaide Secondary School of English (0.5 km), Challa Gardens Primary School (0.9 km), Australian Islamic College Adelaide (1.0 km).
Where is St Margaret Mary's School located?
St Margaret Mary's School is located in Croydon Park, SA 5008. Visit the school website at http://www.smms.catholic.edu.au.