Alphington Primary School vs Mary Immaculate School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alphington Primary School
Alphington · Government primary · Prep-6
365 students · ICSEA 1173
Mary Immaculate School
Ivanhoe · Catholic primary · Prep-6
102 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Alphington Primary School Alphington VIC | Mary Immaculate School Ivanhoe VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 1,290 | #95 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #193 of 4,908 | #159 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 365 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 160 / 205 | 50 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1173 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 71% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Alphington 3078 | Ivanhoe 3079 |
| Council area | Yarra | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alphinps.vic.edu.au/index.htm | www.miivanhoe.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (79.9 vs 80.8).
- •Alphington Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1173 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary Immaculate School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.3).
- •Alphington Primary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 102.
- •Alphington Primary School is a government school while Mary Immaculate 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 Alphington Primary School better than Mary Immaculate 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 Alphington Primary School and Mary Immaculate School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Alphington and Ivanhoe in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alphington Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mary Immaculate School has 10.6.
How do Alphington Primary School and Mary Immaculate School rank in VIC?
Alphington Primary School is 108th of 1,290 and Mary Immaculate School is 95th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.