Castlemaine Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 349 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Castlemaine Primary School
Castlemaine · Government primary · Prep-6
178 students · ICSEA 1054
St Mary's School
Castlemaine · Catholic primary · Prep-6
64 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Castlemaine Primary School Castlemaine VIC | St Mary's School Castlemaine VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #554 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1556 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 178 | 64 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 91 | 37 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Castlemaine 3450 | Castlemaine 3450 |
| Council area | Mount Alexander | Mount Alexander |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.castlemaineps.vic.edu.au/ | www.smcastlemaine.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Castlemaine Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 56.9).
- •Castlemaine Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.4).
- •Castlemaine Primary School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 64.
- •Castlemaine Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -26%).
- •Castlemaine 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 Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, Castlemaine Primary School ranks higher (63.9 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 Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 349 m in a straight line, between Castlemaine and Castlemaine in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Castlemaine Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 10.7.
How do Castlemaine Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Castlemaine Primary School is 554th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.