Small Catholic co-ed primary (180 students, Year T–6) in outer regional Darwin, NT.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is also known as SMCPS, SMCPS Darwin and St Mary's Catholic PS.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 55.4/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (Average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1076 (77th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 421 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 479, below the national average of 490 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a very small Catholic primary school with approximately 180 students. It offers education for years T-6. As a Catholic school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 45% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is located in Darwin, NT, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 1076 (77th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.