Boisdale Consolidated School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boisdale Consolidated School
Boisdale · Government primary · Prep-6
187 students · ICSEA 979
St Mary's School
Maffra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
176 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Boisdale Consolidated School Boisdale VIC | St Mary's School Maffra VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1045 of 1,290 | #712 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3297 of 4,908 | #2120 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 187 | 176 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 91 | 90 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Boisdale 3860 | Maffra 3860 |
| Council area | Wellington | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.boisdalecs.vic.edu.au | www.stmmaffra.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (57.5 vs 41.8).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.8).
- •Boisdale Consolidated School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 176.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -17%).
- •Boisdale Consolidated 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 Boisdale Consolidated School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (57.5 vs 41.8 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 Boisdale Consolidated School and St Mary's School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Boisdale and Maffra in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boisdale Consolidated School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 12.6.
How do Boisdale Consolidated School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Boisdale Consolidated School is 1045th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 712th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.