Cheder Levi Yitzchok Inc vs St Mary's College Melbourne
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 468 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cheder Levi Yitzchok Inc
St Kilda · Independent combined · Prep-10
169 students · ICSEA 1053
St Mary's College Melbourne
St Kilda East · Catholic high school · 7-12
440 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Cheder Levi Yitzchok Inc St Kilda VIC | St Mary's College Melbourne St Kilda East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 239 | #38 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #533 of 1,259 | #88 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 169 | 440 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 92 | 133 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | 71 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 78 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +63% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 42.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 20.5 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Kilda 3182 | St Kilda East 3183 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cly.vic.edu.au/ | www.stmaryscollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's College Melbourne scores higher on the Success Index (78.8 vs 55.8).
- •St Mary's College Melbourne has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's College Melbourne has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.4).
- •St Mary's College Melbourne is the larger school with 440 students compared with 169.
- •Cheder Levi Yitzchok Inc has grown faster over five years (63% vs -7%).
- •Cheder Levi Yitzchok Inc is a independent school while St Mary's College Melbourne 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 Cheder Levi Yitzchok Inc better than St Mary's College Melbourne?
On the Success Index, St Mary's College Melbourne ranks higher (78.8 vs 55.8 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 Cheder Levi Yitzchok Inc and St Mary's College Melbourne?
About 468 m in a straight line, between St Kilda and St Kilda East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cheder Levi Yitzchok Inc has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's College Melbourne has 10.4.
How do Cheder Levi Yitzchok Inc and St Mary's College Melbourne rank in VIC?
Cheder Levi Yitzchok Inc is 141st of 239 and St Mary's College Melbourne is 38th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.