Stella Maris Parish School
Stella Maris Parish School is a Catholic primary school in Seacombe Gardens, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1086, it sits in the 80th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 429 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 21% have a language background other than English.
Seacombe Gardens SA 5047. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Stella Maris Parish School compares
By ICSEA, Stella Maris Parish School ranks 78th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Darlington Primary School, a government primary 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. Stella Maris Parish School scores 1086, above average.
Enrolment and location
Stella Maris Parish 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.
About Seacombe Gardens
Stella Maris Parish School is located in Seacombe Gardens, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,420/wk and median rent of $370/wk. Population: 3,373.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Seacombe Gardens suburb profileSchools near Stella Maris Parish School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Stella Maris Parish School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaview High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Seacombe Heights | 0.4 km | 1038 | 48 lower | 1,377 |
| Sunrise Christian School MarionIndependent Combined · Marion | 1.5 km | 1090 | 4 higher | 320 |
| Seaview Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaview Downs | 1.9 km | 1051 | 35 lower | 324 |
| Suneden Specialist SchoolIndependent Combined · Mitchell Park | 1.9 km | 1065 | 21 lower | 72 |
| Brighton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton | 2.1 km | 1077 | 9 lower | 726 |
| Seacliff Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seacliff | 2.3 km | 1094 | 8 higher | 356 |
| Australian Science and Mathematics SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bedford Park | 2.5 km | 1101 | 15 higher | 419 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stella Maris Parish School a government school?
No, Stella Maris Parish School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Stella Maris Parish School offer?
Stella Maris Parish School offers R-6.
What is Stella Maris Parish School's ICSEA score?
Stella Maris Parish School has an ICSEA score of 1086, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Stella Maris Parish School?
Stella Maris Parish School has 429 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Stella Maris Parish School?
The nearest schools to Stella Maris Parish School are Darlington Primary School (0.1 km), Seaview High School (0.4 km), Sunrise Christian School Marion (1.5 km).
Where is Stella Maris Parish School located?
Stella Maris Parish School is located in Seacombe Gardens, SA 5047. Visit the school website at http://www.smps.catholic.edu.au.