Moruya High School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moruya High School
Moruya · Government high school · 7-12
356 students · ICSEA 922
St Mary's Primary School
Moruya · Catholic primary · K-6
174 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Moruya High School Moruya NSW | St Mary's Primary School Moruya NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #464 of 539 | #747 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1275 of 1,472 | #2285 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 356 | 174 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 197 | 80 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 64 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 43 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.7 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 9% |
| Suburb | Moruya 2537 | Moruya 2537 |
| Council area | Eurobodalla | Eurobodalla |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | moruya-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmarysmoruya.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 26.5).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moruya High School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 13.6).
- •Moruya High School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 174.
- •Moruya High School is a government school while St Mary'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 Moruya High School better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 26.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Moruya High School and St Mary's Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Moruya and Moruya in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moruya High School has 6.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 13.6.
How do Moruya High School and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
Moruya High School is 464th of 539 and St Mary's Primary School is 747th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.