St Mary's College

Adelaide, South Australia · Catholic · Girls · Prep to Year 12

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Leading tier

a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas

Ranked 2nd among Catholic girls schools in South AustraliaLeading tier

S360 score: 75.2%

St Mary's College is a girls', Catholic, Boutique school from Prep to Year 12 in Adelaide, South Australia. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It ranks 2nd among Catholic girls schools in South Australia.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence44 / 60 (73.3%)Leading

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities44 / 60 (73.3%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1014 / 20Trusted

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1216 / 20Distinguished

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing16 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support15 / 20Leading

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development14 / 20Trusted

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum15 / 20Leading

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture15 / 20Leading

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff16 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment17 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation15 / 20Leading

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance16 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections15 / 20Leading

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability14 / 20Trusted

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Girls
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
688
Student:teacher ratio
11.7:1
Location
Adelaide, South Australia
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

107373 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    407(-31)
    Writing
    416(-26)
    Spelling
    375(-58)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    375(-73)
    Numeracy
    357(-79)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    486(-35)
    Writing
    485(-23)
    Spelling
    473(-37)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    484(-48)
    Numeracy
    461(-63)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    538(-28)
    Writing
    550(-19)
    Spelling
    542(-18)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    540(-29)
    Numeracy
    511(-65)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    589(-7)
    Writing
    609(-2)
    Spelling
    568(-18)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    576(-18)
    Numeracy
    567(-38)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

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Common questions

What year levels does St Mary's College teach?

St Mary's College teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is St Mary's College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

St Mary's College is a Girls school.

What sector is St Mary's College in?

St Mary's College is classified as Catholic.

Does St Mary's College offer boarding?

No, St Mary's College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend St Mary's College?

St Mary's College has 688 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at St Mary's College?

St Mary's College's student to teacher ratio is 11.7 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does St Mary's College sit in?

St Mary's College sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

What is St Mary's College's strongest area on Schools360?

St Mary's College's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does St Mary's College rank?

St Mary's College ranks 2nd among Catholic girls schools in South Australia.

Where is St Mary's College located?

St Mary's College is located in Adelaide, South Australia.