NSW · Catholic Secondary
St Mary's College
Gunnedah 2380 · 7-12
St Mary's College is a Catholic secondary school in Gunnedah, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 976, it sits in the 36th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 411 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 17% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
How St Mary's College compares
By ICSEA, St Mary's College ranks 339th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Xavier's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.4 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 College scores 976 — near average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary's College 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 Gunnedah
St Mary's College is located in Gunnedah, NSW — a suburb with a median household income of $1,564/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 10,359.
View full Gunnedah suburb profile →Schools near St Mary's College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Xavier's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gunnedah | 0.4 km | 996 | 20 higher | 366 |
| Gunnedah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gunnedah | 0.4 km | 785 | 191 lower | 175 |
| Carinya Christian School GunnedahIndependent Combined · Gunnedah | 0.5 km | 965 | 11 lower | 231 |
| Gunnedah High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gunnedah | 1.1 km | 820 | 156 lower | 438 |
| Gunnedah South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gunnedah | 1.6 km | 902 | 74 lower | 533 |
| G S Kidd Memorial SchoolGovernment Combined · Gunnedah | 2.7 km | 881 | 95 lower | 35 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary's College a government school?
No, St Mary's College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary's College offer?
St Mary's College offers 7-12.
What is St Mary's College's ICSEA score?
St Mary's College has an ICSEA score of 976, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's College?
St Mary's College has 411 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's College?
The nearest schools to St Mary's College are St Xavier's Primary School (0.4 km), Gunnedah Public School (0.4 km), Carinya Christian School Gunnedah (0.5 km).
Where is St Mary's College located?
St Mary's College is located in Gunnedah, NSW 2380. Visit the school website at https://stmaryscollege.nsw.edu.au/.