Beth Rivkah Ladies College vs St Mary's College Melbourne
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beth Rivkah Ladies College
St Kilda East · Independent combined · Prep-12
489 students · ICSEA 1086
St Mary's College Melbourne
St Kilda East · Catholic high school · 7-12
440 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Beth Rivkah Ladies College St Kilda East VIC | St Mary's College Melbourne St Kilda East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #109 of 239 | #38 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #382 of 1,259 | #88 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 489 | 440 |
| Girls / boys | 489 / 0 | 133 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | 71 |
| Year 12 cohort | 35 | 78 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 34 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 21.5% | 4.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.5 | 42.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.0 | 20.5 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Kilda East 3183 | St Kilda East 3183 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ybr.vic.edu.au | www.stmaryscollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's College Melbourne scores higher on the Success Index (78.8 vs 64.4).
- •St Mary's College Melbourne has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beth Rivkah Ladies College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.4).
- •Beth Rivkah Ladies College is the larger school with 489 students compared with 440.
- •St Mary's College Melbourne has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -16%).
- •Beth Rivkah Ladies College is a independent school while St Mary's College Melbourne 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 Beth Rivkah Ladies College better than St Mary's College Melbourne?
On the Success Index, St Mary's College Melbourne ranks higher (78.8 vs 64.4 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 Beth Rivkah Ladies College and St Mary's College Melbourne?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between St Kilda East and St Kilda East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beth Rivkah Ladies College has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's College Melbourne has 10.4.
How do Beth Rivkah Ladies College and St Mary's College Melbourne rank in VIC?
Beth Rivkah Ladies College is 109th of 239 and St Mary's College Melbourne is 38th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.