St Mary Star of the Sea College

Wollongong, NSW 2500

School Type

Independent

Gender

Girls

Tuition Fees

$7,119 - $9,177

Levels

PrimarySecondary

Contact Information

Website

www.stmarys.nsw.edu.au

stmarys@stmarys.nsw.edu.au

Phone

02 4228 6011

Subject Ratings

Mathematics

5.0

English

5.0

Lifetime Average Academic Results

🌟

8.4%

Percentage of DAs

🏆

Distinguished Achievers

What's Nearby

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MathsEnglish

1/87-89 Market Street, Wollongong

Miss Zoe's School of Dance

Dancing School

90 Swan St, Wollongong

Lang Park

Park

Parkside Ave, Wollongong

Wollongong Beach

Park

Wollongong

Wollongong Park

Park

Marine Dr, Wollongong

Market Square

Park

Market Pl, Wollongong

Steelers Club

Karate

Burelli St, Wollongong

Wollongong Showground

Park

Harbour St, Wollongong

Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St

Art Centre

Burelli St, Wollongong

Nearby Schools

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Wollongong Public School

67A Church St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Government Coeducational Primary

Smiths Hill High School

Gipps St, Wollongong NSW 2500

Government Coeducational Secondary

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Coniston Public School

Auburn St, Coniston NSW 2500

Government Coeducational Kinder+

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St Brigid's Catholic Primary School - Gwynneville

2 Vickery Street, Gwynneville NSW 2500 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Kinder+

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Gwynneville Public School

10 Acacia St, Gwynneville NSW 2500

Government Coeducational Kinder+

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Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts

Lysaght St, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519, Australia

Government Coeducational Secondary

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Mary Star of the Sea College?

St Mary Star of the Sea College is an Independent, Girls school in Wollongong, NSW, offering Primary, Secondary year levels.

Is St Mary Star of the Sea College a public or private school?

St Mary Star of the Sea College is an independent private school. It operates independently of the government and Catholic school systems and charges tuition fees.

How much are the fees at St Mary Star of the Sea College?

Fees for local students at St Mary Star of the Sea College are approximately $7,119 – $9,177 per year, depending on year level.

How many students attend St Mary Star of the Sea College?

St Mary Star of the Sea College has approximately 1,083 enrolled students.

How does St Mary Star of the Sea College perform academically?

Based on recent senior secondary results, St Mary Star of the Sea College achieved an average of 81 Distinguished Achievers in the HSC and around 8.4% of exam results in the top band.

Where is St Mary Star of the Sea College located?

St Mary Star of the Sea College is located at 15 Harbour Street, Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia, Wollongong, NSW, 2500.

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