Small government combined (K–12) school in outer regional St Marys, Tasmania, with 215 enrolments.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
St Marys District School is also known as SMDS and SMDS St Marys.
St Marys District School draws students from the St Marys District School (and 2 more zones).
St Marys District School has an overall SchoolRank score of 42.4/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C+ (Below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 928 (17th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at St Marys District School, Year 3 students averaged 360 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 420, well below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 481, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 538, below the national average of 569 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 Marys District School is a small government combined school with approximately 215 students. It offers education for years K-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
St Marys District School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades C+ (Below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
St Marys District School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 44% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 82%, which is below average.
St Marys District School is located in St Marys, TAS, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 928 (17th 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.