Ascot Vale West Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 761 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ascot Vale West Primary School
Ascot Vale · Government primary · Prep-6
278 students · ICSEA 1029
St Mary's School
Ascot Vale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
374 students · ICSEA 1144
| Measure | Ascot Vale West Primary School Ascot Vale VIC | St Mary's School Ascot Vale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #689 of 1,290 | #66 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2042 of 4,908 | #100 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 278 | 374 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 153 | 179 / 195 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1144 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 25.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ascot Vale 3032 | Ascot Vale 3032 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.avwps.vic.edu.au | www.smascotvale.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (82.5 vs 58.6).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1144 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ascot Vale West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.8).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 278.
- •Ascot Vale West 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 Ascot Vale West Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (82.5 vs 58.6 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 Ascot Vale West Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 761 m in a straight line, between Ascot Vale and Ascot Vale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ascot Vale West Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 14.8.
How do Ascot Vale West Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Ascot Vale West Primary School is 689th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 66th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.