Hastings Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 496 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hastings Primary School
Hastings · Government primary · Prep-6
147 students · ICSEA 921
St Mary's School
Hastings · Catholic primary · Prep-6
126 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Hastings Primary School Hastings VIC | St Mary's School Hastings VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1274 of 1,290 | #818 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4521 of 4,908 | #2471 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 147 | 126 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 82 | 62 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 12.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Hastings 3915 | Hastings 3915 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=6f96c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.smhastings.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (53.3 vs 24.7).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.3).
- •Hastings Primary School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 126.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -32%).
- •Hastings Primary School 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 Hastings Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (53.3 vs 24.7 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 Hastings Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 496 m in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hastings Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 9.8.
How do Hastings Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Hastings Primary School is 1274th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 818th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.