NSW · Catholic Primary
St Mary's Primary School
Bellingen 2454 · K-6
St Mary's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Bellingen, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1039, it sits in the 64th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 123 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
How St Mary's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Mary's Primary School ranks 761st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bellingen Public School, a government primary 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 Context
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 Primary School scores 1039 — near average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary's 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 Bellingen
St Mary's Primary School is located in Bellingen, NSW — a suburb with a median household income of $1,268/wk and median rent of $390/wk. Population: 3,923.
View full Bellingen suburb profile →Schools near St Mary's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingen Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bellingen | 0.6 km | 998 | 41 lower | 219 |
| Bellingen High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bellingen | 1.0 km | 1006 | 33 lower | 584 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary's Primary School a government school?
No, St Mary's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary's Primary School offer?
St Mary's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Mary's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Mary's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1039, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's Primary School?
St Mary's Primary School has 123 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Mary's Primary School are Bellingen Public School (0.6 km), Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education Stage 5 Campus (0.7 km), Bellingen High School (1.0 km).
Where is St Mary's Primary School located?
St Mary's Primary School is located in Bellingen, NSW 2454. Visit the school website at http://www.stmarysbellingen.nsw.edu.au/.