VIC · Catholic Primary
St Mary's School
Colac 3250 · Prep-6
St Mary's School is a Catholic primary school in Colac, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1025, it sits in the 58th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 266 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
How St Mary's School compares
By ICSEA, St Mary's School ranks 821st of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Colac West Primary School, a government primary school 0.5 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 School scores 1025 — near average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary's 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 Colac
St Mary's School is located in Colac, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,108/wk and median rent of $260/wk. Population: 9,243.
View full Colac suburb profile →Schools near St Mary's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colac West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Colac | 0.5 km | 899 | 126 lower | 62 |
| Colac Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Colac | 1.2 km | 946 | 79 lower | 164 |
| Lavers Hill K-12 College - Greater Otway Applied Learning SchoolGovernment Combined · Colac | 1.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Colac South West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Colac | 1.5 km | 948 | 77 lower | 129 |
| Saints College - Colac CampusCatholic Secondary · Colac | 1.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Lake Colac SchoolGovernment Combined · Colac | 1.7 km | 933 | 92 lower | 82 |
| Colac Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Colac | 1.9 km | 955 | 70 lower | 476 |
| Trinity College ColacCatholic Secondary · Colac | 1.9 km | 1015 | 10 lower | 744 |
| Sacred Heart SchoolCatholic Primary · Elliminyt | 2.1 km | 1025 | same | 398 |
| Elliminyt Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elliminyt | 3.0 km | 996 | 29 lower | 229 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary's School a government school?
No, St Mary's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary's School offer?
St Mary's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Mary's School's ICSEA score?
St Mary's School has an ICSEA score of 1025, placing it in the 58th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's School?
St Mary's School has 266 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's School?
The nearest schools to St Mary's School are Colac West Primary School (0.5 km), Colac Primary School (1.2 km), Lavers Hill K-12 College - Greater Otway Applied Learning School (1.3 km).
Where is St Mary's School located?
St Mary's School is located in Colac, VIC 3250. Visit the school website at http://www.smcolac.catholic.edu.au.