Brunswick East Primary School vs St Margaret Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brunswick East Primary School
Brunswick East · Government primary · Prep-6
279 students · ICSEA 1162
St Margaret Mary's School
Brunswick North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
66 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | Brunswick East Primary School Brunswick East VIC | St Margaret Mary's School Brunswick North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #61 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 279 | 66 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 148 | 31 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1162 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Brunswick East 3057 | Brunswick North 3056 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beps.vic.edu.au | www.smmbrunswicknth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brunswick East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.7 vs 73.1).
- •Brunswick East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1162 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Margaret Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.8).
- •Brunswick East Primary School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 66.
- •Brunswick East Primary School has grown faster over five years (-36% vs -48%).
- •Brunswick East Primary School is a government school while St Margaret 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 Brunswick East Primary School better than St Margaret Mary's School?
On the Success Index, Brunswick East Primary School ranks higher (83.7 vs 73.1 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 Brunswick East Primary School and St Margaret Mary's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brunswick East and Brunswick North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brunswick East Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Margaret Mary's School has 9.4.
How do Brunswick East Primary School and St Margaret Mary's School rank in VIC?
Brunswick East Primary School is 36th of 1,290 and St Margaret Mary's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.