Ardmona Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ardmona Primary School
Ardmona · Government primary · Prep-6
8 students · ICSEA 885
St Mary's School
Mooroopna · Catholic primary · Prep-6
272 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Ardmona Primary School Ardmona VIC | St Mary's School Mooroopna VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 12 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1025 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3220 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 8 | 272 |
| Girls / boys | 3 / 5 | 124 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 885 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 82% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 22.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 19% |
| Suburb | Ardmona 3629 | Mooroopna 3629 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ardmonaps.vic.edu.au/ | www.smmooroopna.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (43.1 vs 12.2).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 885), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 8.
- •Ardmona 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 Ardmona Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (43.1 vs 12.2 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 Ardmona Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Ardmona and Mooroopna in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Ardmona Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Ardmona Primary School is unranked and St Mary's School is 1025th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.