Academy of Mary Immaculate vs Carlton Gardens Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 468 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Mary Immaculate
Fitzroy · Catholic high school · 7-12
612 students · ICSEA 1079
Carlton Gardens Primary School
Carlton · Government primary · Prep-6
435 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Academy of Mary Immaculate Fitzroy VIC | Carlton Gardens Primary School Carlton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 348 | #185 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #332 of 1,472 | #354 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 612 | 435 |
| Girls / boys | 612 / 0 | 215 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | – | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 120 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.0 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Fitzroy 3065 | Carlton 3053 |
| Council area | Yarra | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.academy.vic.edu.au | www.carltongardens.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carlton Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.6 vs 67.8).
- •Carlton Gardens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1079), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Academy of Mary Immaculate has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.5).
- •Academy of Mary Immaculate is the larger school with 612 students compared with 435.
- •Carlton Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -9%).
- •Academy of Mary Immaculate is a catholic school while Carlton Gardens Primary School is a government 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 Academy of Mary Immaculate better than Carlton Gardens Primary School?
On the Success Index, Carlton Gardens Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 67.8 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 Academy of Mary Immaculate and Carlton Gardens Primary School?
About 468 m in a straight line, between Fitzroy and Carlton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Academy of Mary Immaculate has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carlton Gardens Primary School has 12.5.
How do Academy of Mary Immaculate and Carlton Gardens Primary School rank in VIC?
Academy of Mary Immaculate is 112th of 348 and Carlton Gardens Primary School is 185th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.