St Marys Public School
Where every child is excited to learn and grow every day.
About the school
St Marys Public School is noted as 'the small friendly school in the heart of St Marys' and is recognised for being caring and supportive. The school's strong community network is valued and it is proud of providing a caring environment for its students. Situated in the commercial centre of St Marys, the school has historical significance as one of the oldest in the district, with a history dating back to 1861. St Marys Public School currently has an enrolment of around 220 students, from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school provides all children with the opportunity to participate in a broad range of activities across all key learning areas, aiming to develop their interests and abilities for success in academic, sporting, cultural, and performing arts areas.
Values and Approach
St Marys Public School strives to provide a rich and challenging education that supports all students, encompassing the values of Public Education and its three core rules: safe and sensible, being respectful, and excellent learners.
Facilities
The school boasts before and after school care services, as well as a government preschool operating within its grounds. Its commitment to infrastructure is evident through initiatives such as the Cooler Classrooms project, which provides healthier learning environments.
With comprehensive support structures in place, including learning and wellbeing support teams, St Marys Public School is dedicated to ensuring that every child feels safe, included, and empowered to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- St Marys Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A St Marys Senior High School 586 m
- B Penrith Valley School 1.1 km
- C Kurrambee School 1.3 km
- D St Marys South Public School 1.4 km
- E Oxley Park Public School 1.7 km
- F St Marys North Public School 1.7 km
- G Putland School 1.9 km
- H Claremont Meadows Public School 2.3 km
- I Chifley College Dunheved Campus 2.4 km
- J Bennett Road Public School 2.6 km
- K Colyton High School 2.7 km
- L Werrington Public School 2.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 258 (133 girls, 125 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 258
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 954 (percentile 27)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 46% / 26% / 20% / 8%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 109
- Indigenous students
- 17%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 56%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 33 |
| Year 1 | 41 |
| Year 2 | 38 |
| Year 3 | 43 |
| Year 4 | 28 |
| Year 5 | 36 |
| Year 6 | 39 |
| Total | 258 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 258 | 133 | 125 | - | 954 | 18 |
| 2024 | 270 | 139 | 131 | 86.4 | 944 | 18.8 |
| 2023 | 259 | 131 | 128 | 86.6 | 942 | 17.9 |
| 2022 | 251 | 121 | 130 | 84.4 | 946 | 18.7 |
| 2021 | 258 | 134 | 124 | 89.9 | 941 | 17 |
| 2020 | 292 | 148 | 144 | - | 936 | 17.8 |
| 2019 | 285 | 137 | 148 | 90.2 | 938 | 17.8 |
| 2018 | 262 | 130 | 132 | 90.9 | 926 | 17.8 |
| 2017 | 290 | 142 | 148 | 92.8 | 912 | 18 |
| 2016 | 262 | 129 | 133 | 91.8 | 936 | 16.4 |
| 2015 | 249 | 109 | 140 | 92.6 | 930 | 15.5 |
| 2014 | 236 | 102 | 134 | 94.3 | 932 | 15.5 |
| 2013 | 223 | 104 | 119 | 93.8 | 942 | 14.6 |
| 2012 | 203 | 101 | 102 | 92.5 | 964 | 14.8 |
| 2011 | 213 | 110 | 103 | 93.9 | 965 | 15.1 |
| 2010 | 213 | 107 | 106 | - | 973 | 14.9 |
| 2009 | 217 | 106 | 111 | - | 926 | 14.7 |
| 2008 | 200 | 101 | 99 | - | 926 | 13.2 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.