St Mary's Primary School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 743 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Primary School
Grafton · Catholic primary · K-6
259 students · ICSEA 1020
St Mary's Primary School
Moruya · Catholic primary · K-6
174 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | St Mary's Primary School Grafton NSW | St Mary's Primary School Moruya NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #812 of 1,619 | #747 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2489 of 4,908 | #2285 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 259 | 174 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 136 | 80 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Grafton 2460 | Moruya 2537 |
| Council area | Clarence Valley | Eurobodalla |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.grafplism.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stmarysmoruya.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 53.0).
- •St Mary's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.2).
- •St Mary's Primary School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 174.
- •St Mary's Primary School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -30%).
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 St Mary's Primary School better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 53.0 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 St Mary's Primary School and St Mary's Primary School?
About 743 km in a straight line, between Grafton and Moruya in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 13.6.
How do St Mary's Primary School and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Mary's Primary School is 812th 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.