St Mary's School
St Mary's School is a Catholic primary school in Beaudesert, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1014, it sits in the 53rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 414 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Beaudesert QLD 4285. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How St Mary's School compares
By ICSEA, St Mary's School ranks 372nd of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Beaudesert State School, a government primary school 1.0 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 Mary's School scores 1014, 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 Beaudesert
St Mary's School is located in Beaudesert, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,066/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 6,752.
Beaudesert suburb profileSchools near St Mary's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaudesert State SchoolGovernment Primary · Beaudesert | 1.0 km | 917 | 97 lower | 533 |
| McAuley CollegeCatholic Secondary · Beaudesert | 1.7 km | 1016 | 2 higher | 363 |
| Beaudesert State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Beaudesert | 2.3 km | 942 | 72 lower | 1,257 |
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 1014, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's School?
St Mary's School has 414 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's School?
The nearest schools to St Mary's School are Beaudesert State School (1.0 km), McAuley College (1.7 km), Beaudesert State High School (2.3 km).
Where is St Mary's School located?
St Mary's School is located in Beaudesert, QLD 4285. Visit the school website at http://www.stmarysbeaudesert.qld.edu.au.