Academy of Mary Immaculate vs Fitzroy Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 773 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
Fitzroy Primary School
Fitzroy · Government primary · Prep-6
198 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Academy of Mary Immaculate Fitzroy VIC | Fitzroy Primary School Fitzroy VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 348 | #446 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #332 of 1,472 | #1150 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 612 | 198 |
| Girls / boys | 612 / 0 | 91 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| 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% | +49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.0 | 22.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Fitzroy 3065 | Fitzroy 3065 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.academy.vic.edu.au | www.fitzroyprimaryschool.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.8 vs 68.5).
- •Academy of Mary Immaculate has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fitzroy Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.8).
- •Academy of Mary Immaculate is the larger school with 612 students compared with 198.
- •Fitzroy Primary School has grown faster over five years (49% vs -9%).
- •Academy of Mary Immaculate is a catholic school while Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy 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 Academy of Mary Immaculate and Fitzroy Primary School?
About 773 m in a straight line, between Fitzroy and Fitzroy in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Academy of Mary Immaculate has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fitzroy Primary School has 8.9.
How do Academy of Mary Immaculate and Fitzroy Primary School rank in VIC?
Academy of Mary Immaculate is 112th of 348 and Fitzroy Primary School is 446th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.