Clairvaux Catholic School vs Mandama Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clairvaux Catholic School
Belmont · Catholic primary · Prep-6
631 students · ICSEA 1095
Mandama Primary School
Grovedale · Government primary · Prep-6
352 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Clairvaux Catholic School Belmont VIC | Mandama Primary School Grovedale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #426 of 1,290 | #983 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1072 of 4,908 | #3082 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 631 | 352 |
| Girls / boys | 304 / 327 | 193 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.3 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Belmont 3216 | Grovedale 3216 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccsbelmont.com.au | www.mandama.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clairvaux Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (69.3 vs 45.0).
- •Clairvaux Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mandama Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.7).
- •Clairvaux Catholic School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 352.
- •Clairvaux Catholic School is a catholic school while Mandama Primary School is a government 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 Clairvaux Catholic School better than Mandama Primary School?
On the Success Index, Clairvaux Catholic School ranks higher (69.3 vs 45.0 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 Clairvaux Catholic School and Mandama Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Grovedale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clairvaux Catholic School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mandama Primary School has 13.4.
How do Clairvaux Catholic School and Mandama Primary School rank in VIC?
Clairvaux Catholic School is 426th of 1,290 and Mandama Primary School is 983rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.