Charles La Trobe P-12 College vs St Martin of Tours School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Charles La Trobe P-12 College
Macleod West · Government combined · Prep-12
741 students · ICSEA 930
St Martin of Tours School
Rosanna · Catholic primary · Prep-6
463 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Charles La Trobe P-12 College Macleod West VIC | St Martin of Tours School Rosanna VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #227 of 239 | #297 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1124 of 1,259 | #654 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 741 | 463 |
| Girls / boys | 356 / 385 | 247 / 216 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.0 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.3 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 0% |
| Suburb | Macleod West 3085 | Rosanna 3084 |
| Council area | Darebin | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.charleslatrobecollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.smrosanna.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Martin of Tours School scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 27.7).
- •St Martin of Tours School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Charles La Trobe P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.0).
- •Charles La Trobe P-12 College is the larger school with 741 students compared with 463.
- •Charles La Trobe P-12 College has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -9%).
- •Charles La Trobe P-12 College is a government school while St Martin of Tours 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 Charles La Trobe P-12 College better than St Martin of Tours School?
On the Success Index, St Martin of Tours School ranks higher (73.8 vs 27.7 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 Charles La Trobe P-12 College and St Martin of Tours School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Macleod West and Rosanna in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charles La Trobe P-12 College has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Martin of Tours School has 15.0.
How do Charles La Trobe P-12 College and St Martin of Tours School rank in VIC?
Charles La Trobe P-12 College is 227th of 239 and St Martin of Tours School is 297th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.