Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Immaculate Heart of Mary School is a Catholic primary school in Newborough, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1006, it sits in the 50th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 266 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Newborough VIC 3825. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Immaculate Heart of Mary School compares
By ICSEA, Immaculate Heart of Mary School ranks 985th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Newborough Primary School, a government 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 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. Immaculate Heart of Mary School scores 1006, near average.
Enrolment and location
Immaculate Heart of Mary 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 Newborough
Immaculate Heart of Mary School is located in Newborough, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,165/wk and median rent of $230/wk. Population: 6,886.
Newborough suburb profileSchools near Immaculate Heart of Mary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Immaculate Heart of Mary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newborough East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Newborough | 0.7 km | 955 | 51 lower | 299 |
| Lowanna CollegeGovernment Secondary · Newborough | 1.0 km | 954 | 52 lower | 1,073 |
| Moe (South Street) Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moe | 2.8 km | 890 | 116 lower | 241 |
| St Kieran's SchoolCatholic Primary · Moe | 3.4 km | 1000 | 6 lower | 250 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Immaculate Heart of Mary School a government school?
No, Immaculate Heart of Mary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Immaculate Heart of Mary School offer?
Immaculate Heart of Mary School offers Prep-6.
What is Immaculate Heart of Mary School's ICSEA score?
Immaculate Heart of Mary School has an ICSEA score of 1006, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Immaculate Heart of Mary School?
Immaculate Heart of Mary School has 266 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Immaculate Heart of Mary School?
The nearest schools to Immaculate Heart of Mary School are Newborough Primary School (0.4 km), Newborough East Primary School (0.7 km), Lowanna College (1.0 km).
Where is Immaculate Heart of Mary School located?
Immaculate Heart of Mary School is located in Newborough, VIC 3825. Visit the school website at http://www.stmnewbor.catholic.edu.au.