Alberton Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alberton Primary School
Alberton · Government primary · Prep-6
100 students · ICSEA 972
St Mary's School
Yarram · Catholic primary · Prep-6
66 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Alberton Primary School Alberton VIC | St Mary's School Yarram VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1023 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3217 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 100 | 66 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 46 | 25 / 41 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 5.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Alberton 3971 | Yarram 3971 |
| Council area | Wellington | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.albertonps.vic.edu.au | www.stmyarram.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Alberton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.1 vs 38.3).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alberton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.2).
- •Alberton Primary School is the larger school with 100 students compared with 66.
- •Alberton Primary School has grown faster over five years (49% vs 18%).
- •Alberton Primary School is a government school while St Mary's 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 Alberton Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, Alberton Primary School ranks higher (43.1 vs 38.3 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 Alberton Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Alberton and Yarram in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alberton Primary School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 13.2.
How do Alberton Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Alberton Primary School is 1023rd of 1,290 and St Mary's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.