Benton Junior College vs St Macartan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Junior College
Mornington · Government primary · Prep-6
585 students · ICSEA 1040
St Macartan's School
Mornington · Catholic primary · Prep-6
458 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Benton Junior College Mornington VIC | St Macartan's School Mornington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #800 of 1,290 | #563 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2404 of 4,908 | #1578 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 585 | 458 |
| Girls / boys | 252 / 333 | 221 / 237 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.3 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mornington 3931 | Mornington 3931 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | benton.vic.edu.au | www.smmornington.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Macartan's School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 54.0).
- •St Macartan's School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Benton Junior College has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.9).
- •Benton Junior College is the larger school with 585 students compared with 458.
- •St Macartan's School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -32%).
- •Benton Junior College is a government school while St Macartan'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 Benton Junior College better than St Macartan's School?
On the Success Index, St Macartan's School ranks higher (63.8 vs 54.0 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 Benton Junior College and St Macartan's School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Mornington and Mornington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Benton Junior College has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Macartan's School has 14.9.
How do Benton Junior College and St Macartan's School rank in VIC?
Benton Junior College is 800th of 1,290 and St Macartan's School is 563rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.