Castlemaine North Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 671 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Castlemaine North Primary School
Castlemaine · Government primary · Prep-6
278 students · ICSEA 1117
St Mary's School
Castlemaine · Catholic primary · Prep-6
64 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Castlemaine North Primary School Castlemaine VIC | St Mary's School Castlemaine VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #276 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #585 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 278 | 64 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 147 | 37 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Castlemaine 3450 | Castlemaine 3450 |
| Council area | Mount Alexander | Mount Alexander |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.castlemainenorthps.vic.edu.au | www.smcastlemaine.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Castlemaine North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 56.9).
- •Castlemaine North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.7).
- •Castlemaine North Primary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 64.
- •Castlemaine North Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -26%).
- •Castlemaine North Primary 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 Castlemaine North Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, Castlemaine North Primary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 56.9 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 Castlemaine North Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 671 m in a straight line, between Castlemaine and Castlemaine in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Castlemaine North Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 10.7.
How do Castlemaine North Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Castlemaine North Primary School is 276th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.