Small Catholic primary (40 students, Prep–6) in Rushworth, inner regional Victoria.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B overall.
St Mary's School is also known as SMS Rushworth.
St Mary's School has an overall SchoolRank score of 52.1/100, 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 976 (36th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
St Mary's School has about 40 students across 7 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 416, Writing 430, Numeracy 419, Spelling 405 and Grammar 448. Year 5 students averaged Reading 508, Writing 434, Numeracy 501, Spelling 407 and Grammar 485. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at St Mary's School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
St Mary's School is a very small Catholic primary school with approximately 40 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 School has approximate annual tuition fees of $1,477. 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 School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 34% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is good.
St Mary's School is located in Rushworth, VIC, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 976 (36th 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.