Also known as SMC for the Deaf and St Mary's for the Deaf
St Mary's College for the Deaf is also known as SMC for the Deaf and St Mary's for the Deaf.
St Mary's College for the Deaf has about 75 students across 13 year levels, so roughly 6 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 407, Writing 437, Numeracy 382, Spelling 437 and Grammar 402. Year 7 students averaged Reading 530, Writing 499, Numeracy 511, Spelling 538 and Grammar 512. Year 9 students averaged Reading 548, Writing 585, Numeracy 554, Spelling 573 and Grammar 527. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level.
St Mary's College for the Deaf is a very small Catholic special school with approximately 75 students. 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 College for the Deaf has approximate annual tuition fees of $4,153. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school grades B− (slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
St Mary's College for the Deaf has a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 30% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is good.
St Mary's College for the Deaf is located in Wantirna South, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1028 (59th 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.