Aquinas College vs Marlborough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aquinas College
Ringwood · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,659 students · ICSEA 1085
Marlborough Primary School
Heathmont · Government primary · Prep-6
124 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Aquinas College Ringwood VIC | Marlborough Primary School Heathmont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 348 | #711 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #116 of 1,472 | #2115 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,659 | 124 |
| Girls / boys | 810 / 849 | 56 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | – | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 302 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 223 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 141.8 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.0 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Ringwood 3134 | Heathmont 3135 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aquinas.vic.edu.au | www.marlboroughps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aquinas College scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 57.6).
- •Aquinas College has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aquinas College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.7).
- •Aquinas College is the larger school with 1,659 students compared with 124.
- •Aquinas College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -43%).
- •Aquinas College is a catholic school while Marlborough Primary School is a government 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 Aquinas College better than Marlborough Primary School?
On the Success Index, Aquinas College ranks higher (76.8 vs 57.6 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 Aquinas College and Marlborough Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ringwood and Heathmont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aquinas College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marlborough Primary School has 12.7.
How do Aquinas College and Marlborough Primary School rank in VIC?
Aquinas College is 48th of 348 and Marlborough Primary School is 711th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.