Mount Rogers Primary School vs St Monica's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 744 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Rogers Primary School
Melba · Government primary · K-6
461 students · ICSEA 1056
St Monica's Primary School
Evatt · Catholic primary · K-6
412 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Mount Rogers Primary School Melba ACT | St Monica's Primary School Evatt ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 80 | #58 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #1350 of 4,908 | #1412 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 461 | 412 |
| Girls / boys | 210 / 251 | 199 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.8 | 25.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Melba 2615 | Evatt 2617 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mtrogers.act.edu.au/ | www.stmonicas.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.3 vs 65.6).
- •St Monica's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Rogers Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.3).
- •Mount Rogers Primary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 412.
- •St Monica's Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -9%).
- •Mount Rogers Primary School is a government school while St Monica's Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mount Rogers Primary School better than St Monica's Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mount Rogers Primary School and St Monica's Primary School?
About 744 m in a straight line, between Melba and Evatt in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Rogers Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Monica's Primary School has 16.3.
How do Mount Rogers Primary School and St Monica's Primary School rank in ACT?
Mount Rogers Primary School is 55th of 80 and St Monica's Primary School is 58th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.