Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School vs Montague School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 762 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School
South Melbourne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
369 students · ICSEA 1154
Montague School
South Melbourne · Government special · U
16 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School South Melbourne VIC | Montague School South Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #90 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 369 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 178 | 3 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1154 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | South Melbourne 3205 | South Melbourne 3205 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gsmelbournesth.catholic.edu.au | www.montague.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1154 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 16.
- •Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Montague 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 Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School better than Montague School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School and Montague School?
About 762 m in a straight line, between South Melbourne and South Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School and Montague School rank in VIC?
Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School is 58th of 1,290 and Montague School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.