Antonine College vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 401 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Antonine College
Pascoe Vale South · Catholic combined · Prep-12
927 students · ICSEA 982
St Mary's School
Robinvale · Catholic combined · Prep-8
290 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Antonine College Pascoe Vale South VIC | St Mary's School Robinvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #217 of 239 | #216 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1021 of 1,259 | #1005 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-8 |
| Students | 927 | 290 |
| Girls / boys | 488 / 439 | 129 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 88 | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.3 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.2 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Pascoe Vale South 3044 | Robinvale 3549 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Swan Hill |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.antonine.catholic.edu.au | www.smrobinvale.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (33.2 vs 32.2).
- •Antonine College has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Antonine College is the larger school with 927 students compared with 290.
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 Antonine College better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (33.2 vs 32.2 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 Antonine College and St Mary's School?
About 401 km in a straight line, between Pascoe Vale South and Robinvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Antonine College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 13.5.
How do Antonine College and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Antonine College is 217th of 239 and St Mary's School is 216th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.