Alexandra Secondary College vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandra Secondary College
Alexandra · Government high school · 7-12
324 students · ICSEA 968
St Mary's School
Alexandra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
134 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Alexandra Secondary College Alexandra VIC | St Mary's School Alexandra VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #247 of 348 | #802 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #862 of 1,472 | #2411 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 324 | 134 |
| Girls / boys | 155 / 169 | 58 / 76 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 48 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 40 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Alexandra 3714 | Alexandra 3714 |
| Council area | Murrindindi | Murrindindi |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.asc.vic.edu.au | www.smalexandra.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (54.0 vs 43.7).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alexandra Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.9).
- •Alexandra Secondary College is the larger school with 324 students compared with 134.
- •Alexandra Secondary College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -14%).
- •Alexandra Secondary College 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 Secondary College better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (54.0 vs 43.7 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 Secondary College and St Mary's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Alexandra and Alexandra in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alexandra Secondary College has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 10.9.
How do Alexandra Secondary College and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Alexandra Secondary College is 247th of 348 and St Mary's School is 802nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.