Star of the Sea School
Star of the Sea School is a Catholic primary school in Merrimac, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1045, it sits in the 66th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 236 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Merrimac QLD 4226. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Star of the Sea School compares
By ICSEA, Star of the Sea School ranks 229th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Michael's College, a Catholic secondary school 0.6 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. Star of the Sea School scores 1045, near average.
Enrolment and location
Star of the Sea 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 Merrimac
Star of the Sea School is located in Merrimac, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,688/wk and median rent of $463/wk. Population: 7,212.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Merrimac suburb profileSchools near Star of the Sea School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Star of the Sea School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Merrimac | 0.6 km | 1048 | 3 higher | 820 |
| Merrimac State SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrimac | 1.3 km | 1020 | 25 lower | 600 |
| All Saints Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Merrimac | 1.4 km | 1137 | 92 higher | 1,828 |
| Arcadia CollegeIndependent Secondary · Robina | 2.4 km | 992 | 53 lower | 715 |
| Robina State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Robina | 2.8 km | 1026 | 19 lower | 1,530 |
| Mudgeeraba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mudgeeraba | 3.1 km | 1016 | 29 lower | 584 |
| Emmanuel CollegeIndependent Combined · Carrara | 3.7 km | 1139 | 94 higher | 1,686 |
| St Vincent's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Clear Island Waters | 3.8 km | 1091 | 46 higher | 794 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Star of the Sea School a government school?
No, Star of the Sea School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Star of the Sea School offer?
Star of the Sea School offers Prep-6.
What is Star of the Sea School's ICSEA score?
Star of the Sea School has an ICSEA score of 1045, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Star of the Sea School?
Star of the Sea School has 236 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Star of the Sea School?
The nearest schools to Star of the Sea School are St Michael's College (0.6 km), Merrimac State School (1.3 km), All Saints Anglican School (1.4 km).
Where is Star of the Sea School located?
Star of the Sea School is located in Merrimac, QLD 4226. Visit the school website at https://www.staroftheseamerrimac.qld.edu.au.