Ashburton Primary School vs St Michael's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 243 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashburton Primary School
Ashburton · Government primary · Prep-6
444 students · ICSEA 1155
St Michael's School
Ashburton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Ashburton Primary School Ashburton VIC | St Michael's School Ashburton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #231 of 1,290 | #257 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #474 of 4,908 | #537 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 444 | 222 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 233 | 105 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 16.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ashburton 3147 | Ashburton 3147 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ashburtonps.vic.edu.au | www.smashburton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.8 vs 75.0).
- •Ashburton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1139), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Michael's School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.7).
- •Ashburton Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 222.
- •Ashburton Primary School is a government school while St Michael'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 Ashburton Primary School better than St Michael's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashburton Primary School and St Michael's School?
About 243 m in a straight line, between Ashburton and Ashburton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashburton Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's School has 13.1.
How do Ashburton Primary School and St Michael's School rank in VIC?
Ashburton Primary School is 231st of 1,290 and St Michael's School is 257th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.