Moruya Public School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 442 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moruya Public School
Moruya · Government primary · K-6
326 students · ICSEA 943
St Mary's Primary School
Moruya · Catholic primary · K-6
174 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Moruya Public School Moruya NSW | St Mary's Primary School Moruya NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1192 of 1,619 | #747 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3710 of 4,908 | #2285 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 326 | 174 |
| Girls / boys | 147 / 179 | 80 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 9% |
| Suburb | Moruya 2537 | Moruya 2537 |
| Council area | Eurobodalla | Eurobodalla |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | moruya-p.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 35.9).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moruya Public School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 174.
- •Moruya Public School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -30%).
- •Moruya Public 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 Public School better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 35.9 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 Public School and St Mary's Primary School?
About 442 m in a straight line, between Moruya and Moruya in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moruya Public School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 13.6.
How do Moruya Public School and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
Moruya Public School is 1192nd of 1,619 and St Mary's Primary School is 747th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.