St Peter's Primary School
St Peter's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Port Macquarie, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1075, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 534 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Port Macquarie NSW 2444. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Peter's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Peter's Primary School ranks 511th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Aspect Hunter School, Port Macquarie High School Satellite, an independent 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. St Peter's Primary School scores 1075, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Peter'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 Port Macquarie
St Peter's Primary School is located in Port Macquarie, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,282/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 47,693.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Port Macquarie suburb profileSchools near St Peter's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Peter's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKillop College Port MacquarieCatholic Secondary · Port Macquarie | 0.6 km | 1068 | 7 lower | 1,107 |
| St Columba Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Port Macquarie | 1.5 km | 1116 | 41 higher | 1,221 |
| St Agnes' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Port Macquarie | 1.9 km | 1029 | 46 lower | 553 |
| Westport Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Macquarie | 2.1 km | 888 | 187 lower | 365 |
| Hastings Secondary College, Westport CampusGovernment Secondary · Port Macquarie | 2.4 km | 919 | 156 lower | 612 |
| Hastings Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Macquarie | 2.5 km | 1019 | 56 lower | 526 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Peter's Primary School a government school?
No, St Peter's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Peter's Primary School offer?
St Peter's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Peter's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Peter's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1075, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Peter's Primary School?
St Peter's Primary School has 534 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Peter's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Peter's Primary School are Aspect Hunter School, Port Macquarie High School Satellite (0.6 km), MacKillop College Port Macquarie (0.6 km), Port Macquarie Adventist School (1.4 km).
Where is St Peter's Primary School located?
St Peter's Primary School is located in Port Macquarie, NSW 2444. Visit the school website at https://www.pmacplism.catholic.edu.au/.