Cheltenham Primary School vs Stella Maris School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cheltenham Primary School
Cheltenham · Government primary · Prep-6
402 students · ICSEA 1116
Stella Maris School
Beaumaris · Catholic primary · Prep-6
143 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Cheltenham Primary School Cheltenham VIC | Stella Maris School Beaumaris VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #237 of 1,290 | #206 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #487 of 4,908 | #413 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 402 | 143 |
| Girls / boys | 231 / 171 | 57 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cheltenham 3192 | Beaumaris 3193 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cheltenhamps.vic.edu.au | www.smbeaumaris.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Stella Maris School scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 75.6).
- •Stella Maris School has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cheltenham Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.0).
- •Cheltenham Primary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 143.
- •Cheltenham Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -49%).
- •Cheltenham Primary School is a government school while Stella Maris 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 Cheltenham Primary School better than Stella Maris School?
On the Success Index, Stella Maris School ranks higher (76.8 vs 75.6 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 Cheltenham Primary School and Stella Maris School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Beaumaris in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cheltenham Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stella Maris School has 14.0.
How do Cheltenham Primary School and Stella Maris School rank in VIC?
Cheltenham Primary School is 237th of 1,290 and Stella Maris School is 206th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.