St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Mackay, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1018, it sits in the 55th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 439 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Mackay QLD 4740. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Brendan's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Brendan's Catholic Primary School ranks 344th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Eimeo Road State School, a government primary school 0.8 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 Brendan's Catholic Primary School scores 1018, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Brendan'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.
About Mackay
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is located in Mackay, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,239/wk and median rent of $270/wk. Population: 4,026.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mackay suburb profileSchools near St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Brendan's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eimeo Road State SchoolGovernment Primary · Rural View | 0.8 km | 938 | 80 lower | 607 |
| Mackay Northern Beaches State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Rural View | 1.7 km | 950 | 68 lower | 1,012 |
| Bucasia State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bucasia | 2.4 km | 962 | 56 lower | 476 |
| Beaconsfield State SchoolGovernment Primary · Beaconsfield | 4.7 km | 924 | 94 lower | 481 |
| Andergrove State SchoolGovernment Primary · Andergrove | 4.8 km | 887 | 131 lower | 270 |
| Pioneer State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Andergrove | 5.3 km | 875 | 143 lower | 536 |
| Carlisle Adventist CollegeIndependent Combined · Beaconsfield | 5.4 km | 990 | 28 lower | 281 |
| Whitsunday Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Beaconsfield | 5.5 km | 1102 | 84 higher | 1,151 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Brendan's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Brendan's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is St Brendan's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1018, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has 439 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Brendan's Catholic Primary School are Eimeo Road State School (0.8 km), Mackay Northern Beaches State High School (1.7 km), Bucasia State School (2.4 km).
Where is St Brendan's Catholic Primary School located?
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is located in Mackay, QLD 4740. Visit the school website at http://www.sbnmrok.catholic.edu.au/.