Echuca College vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 628 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Echuca College
Echuca · Government high school · 7-12
584 students · ICSEA 928
St Mary's School
Echuca · Catholic primary · Prep-6
568 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Echuca College Echuca VIC | St Mary's School Echuca VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #340 of 348 | #679 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1372 of 1,472 | #2019 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 584 | 568 |
| Girls / boys | 299 / 285 | 291 / 277 |
| Foundation intake | – | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | 90 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.2 | 42.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 6% |
| Suburb | Echuca 3564 | Echuca 3564 |
| Council area | Campaspe | Campaspe |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.echucacollege.vic.edu.au | www.smechuca.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (58.9 vs 22.3).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Echuca College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.5).
- •Echuca College is the larger school with 584 students compared with 568.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -25%).
- •Echuca College is a government school while St Mary's 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 Echuca College better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (58.9 vs 22.3 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 Echuca College and St Mary's School?
About 628 m in a straight line, between Echuca and Echuca in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Echuca College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 13.5.
How do Echuca College and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Echuca College is 340th of 348 and St Mary's School is 679th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.