Alexandra Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 204 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandra Primary School
Alexandra · Government primary · Prep-6
156 students · ICSEA 984
St Mary's School
Alexandra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
134 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Alexandra Primary School Alexandra VIC | St Mary's School Alexandra VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1040 of 1,290 | #802 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3280 of 4,908 | #2411 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 156 | 134 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 75 | 58 / 76 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Alexandra 3714 | Alexandra 3714 |
| Council area | Murrindindi | Murrindindi |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.alexandraps.vic.edu.au | www.smalexandra.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (54.0 vs 42.1).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.1).
- •Alexandra Primary School is the larger school with 156 students compared with 134.
- •Alexandra Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -14%).
- •Alexandra 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 Alexandra Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (54.0 vs 42.1 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 Alexandra Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 204 m in a straight line, between Alexandra and Alexandra in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alexandra Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 10.9.
How do Alexandra Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Alexandra Primary School is 1040th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 802nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.