Star of the Sea School
Henley Beach SA 5022
Star of the Sea School is a Catholic primary school in Henley Beach, SA from Reception to Year 6 with about 558 students. Its ICSEA is 1,108, where the national average is 1000.
Sector, ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Year range, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Star of the Sea is a Catholic co-educational parish school in Henley Beach, Adelaide, teaching Reception to Year 6 to about 560 students. It is known for its Marine Discovery Centre, offering hands-on learning linked to the coastal location, and a strong music program. Pastoral care is central, with a counsellor on staff and individualised learning support. It is also listed as a Kitchen Garden school.
Often praised
- Marine Discovery Centre
- Strong music program
- Pastoral care and counselling
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulham Gardens Primary School | Henley Beach | Public primary | 0.9 km | 1,042 | 148 |
| St Michael's College - Secondary Campus | Henley Beach | Catholic k–12 / combined | 0.9 km | 1,064 | 2,193 |
| Fulham North Primary School | Henley Beach | Public primary | 1.1 km | 1,095 | 395 |
| Grange Primary School | Grange | Public primary | 1.3 km | 1,075 | 702 |
| Henley Beach Primary School | Henley Beach South | Public primary | 1.7 km | 1,104 | 354 |
| Kidman Park Primary School | Kidman Park | Public primary | 2.8 km | 1,053 | 485 |
| West Beach Primary School | West Beach | Public primary | 2.9 km | 1,089 | 297 |
| St Francis School | Lockleys | Catholic primary | 3.2 km | 1,075 | 457 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in SA
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Memorial School | Norwood | Catholic primary · R-6 | 192 | 1,108 |
| St Pius X School | Windsor Gardens | Catholic primary · R-6 | 552 | 1,108 |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary School | Brompton | Catholic primary · R-6 | 153 | 1,105 |
| St Mary's Memorial School | Glenelg | Catholic primary · R-6 | 405 | 1,113 |
| St Monica's Parish School | Walkerville | Catholic primary · R-6 | 192 | 1,102 |
| Rosary School | Prospect | Catholic primary · R-6 | 484 | 1,101 |
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.