St Mary's Primary is a Catholic co-ed school grounded in pastoral care and community belonging.
NAPLAN 17 points below national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B overall.
St Mary's Primary is a Catholic co-ed school grounded in pastoral care and community belonging. The school supports literacy development through Story Champs and Sounds-Write phonics, with early identification via Pre-Prep screening and additional support through The Marian Place program. Families here experience a tight-knit culture where student wellbeing and individual needs shape the learning experience. It suits families seeking a values-based education within a cohesive school community.
St Mary's Primary School is also known as SMPS, St Mary's PS and SMPS Maryborough.
St Mary's Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 50.9/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1005 (49th percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades B+ (Good).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at St Mary's Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 394 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 469, 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 Primary School is a small Catholic primary school with approximately 359 students. It offers education for years Prep-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 Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 39% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is good.
St Mary's Primary School is located in Maryborough, QLD, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 1005 (49th 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.