Apollo Parkways Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Apollo Parkways Primary School
Greensborough · Government primary · Prep-6
675 students · ICSEA 1103
St Mary's School
Greensborough · Catholic primary · Prep-6
524 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Apollo Parkways Primary School Greensborough VIC | St Mary's School Greensborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #369 of 1,290 | #338 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #879 of 4,908 | #776 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 675 | 524 |
| Girls / boys | 328 / 347 | 241 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.3 | 32.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 19.3 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Greensborough 3088 | Greensborough 3088 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.apolloparkps.vic.edu.au | www.smgreensborough.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (72.7 vs 71.4).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Apollo Parkways Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.3).
- •Apollo Parkways Primary School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 524.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -12%).
- •Apollo Parkways 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 Apollo Parkways Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (72.7 vs 71.4 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 Apollo Parkways Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Greensborough and Greensborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Apollo Parkways Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 16.3.
How do Apollo Parkways Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Apollo Parkways Primary School is 369th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 338th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.