St Mary's College (Maryborough)
51 Lennox Street, Maryborough QLD 4650
St Mary's College (Maryborough) is a Catholic secondary school in Maryborough, QLD for Years 7–12 with about 313 students. Its ICSEA is 1,010, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Public sources describe St Mary's College as a Catholic co-educational secondary school in Maryborough, Queensland, administered by Brisbane Catholic Education, teaching Years 7-12. Founded by the Christian Brothers in 1888 and later merged with the Sisters of Mercy school, it presents itself as a faith-driven, inclusive community guided by the values of Service, Courage and Justice. The college runs pastoral care houses and support programs such as FisherONE and Young Illuminators, alongside learning enhancement and counselling services, with a stated focus on developing students academically, socially and spiritually.
Often praised
- Strong pastoral care structure
- Long-standing Catholic tradition
- Inclusive, faith-driven community
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryborough State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Maryborough | Public high school | 0.9 km | 952 | 1,214 |
| Aldridge State High School | Maryborough | Public high school | 3.0 km | 932 | 581 |
| Riverside Christian College (Maryborough) | Maryborough | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.2 km | 1,004 | 1,329 |
| Carinity Education - Glendyne (Nikenbah) | Nikenbah | Independent k–12 / combined | 27.3 km | 882 | 142 |
| Fraser Coast Anglican College (Wondunna) | Wondunna | Independent k–12 / combined | 29.5 km | 1,098 | 1,010 |
| St James Lutheran College (Urraween) | Urraween | Independent k–12 / combined | 29.5 km | 1,038 | 754 |
| Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay (Urraween) | Urraween | Independent k–12 / combined | 29.5 km | 1,010 | 631 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in QLD
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's College (Mackay) | Mackay | Catholic high school · 11-12 | 1,394 | 1,009 |
| St Peter Claver College (Riverview) | Riverview | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,103 | 1,013 |
| St Margaret Mary's College (Hyde Park) | Hyde Park | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 707 | 1,014 |
| St Ursula's College (Yeppoon) | Yeppoon | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 606 | 1,014 |
| Mt Maria College - Petrie (Petrie) | Petrie | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 403 | 1,015 |
| McAuley College (Beaudesert) | Beaudesert | Catholic high school · 7-9 | 363 | 1,016 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.