Clairvaux Catholic School vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 86 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
St John's School
Mitcham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
142 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Clairvaux Catholic School Belmont VIC | St John's School Mitcham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #426 of 1,290 | #329 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1072 of 4,908 | #741 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 631 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 304 / 327 | 70 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.3 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Belmont 3216 | Mitcham 3132 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccsbelmont.com.au | www.sjmitcham.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 69.3).
- •St John's School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.7).
- •Clairvaux Catholic School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 142.
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 St John's School?
On the Success Index, St John's School ranks higher (73.0 vs 69.3 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 St John's School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Mitcham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clairvaux Catholic School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's School has 10.4.
How do Clairvaux Catholic School and St John's School rank in VIC?
Clairvaux Catholic School is 426th of 1,290 and St John's School is 329th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.