VIC · Catholic Primary
St Mary's School
Swan Hill 3585 · Prep-6
St Mary's School is a Catholic primary school in Swan Hill, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1036, it sits in the 62nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 603 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
How St Mary's School compares
By ICSEA, St Mary's School ranks 736th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Swan Hill North Primary School, a government primary school 0.3 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 1036 — 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 Swan Hill
St Mary's School is located in Swan Hill, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,390/wk and median rent of $235/wk. Population: 11,186.
View full Swan Hill suburb profile →Schools near St Mary's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Hill CollegeGovernment Secondary · Swan Hill | 1.0 km | 944 | 92 lower | 747 |
| St Mary MacKillop CollegeCatholic Secondary · Swan Hill | 1.8 km | 1023 | 13 lower | 540 |
| Swan Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Swan Hill | 2.1 km | 942 | 94 lower | 516 |
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 1036, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's School?
St Mary's School has 603 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's School?
The nearest schools to St Mary's School are Swan Hill North Primary School (0.3 km), Swan Hill College (1.0 km), St Mary MacKillop College (1.8 km).
Where is St Mary's School located?
St Mary's School is located in Swan Hill, VIC 3585. Visit the school website at http://www.smswanhill.catholic.edu.au.