Holy Spirit School vs St Margaret Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 24 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit School
Ringwood North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
386 students · ICSEA 1102
St Margaret Mary's School
Brunswick North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
66 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | Holy Spirit School Ringwood North VIC | St Margaret Mary's School Brunswick North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #395 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #988 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 386 | 66 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 195 | 31 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ringwood North 3134 | Brunswick North 3056 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hsringwoodnth.catholic.edu.au | www.smmbrunswicknth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Margaret Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (73.1 vs 70.3).
- •St Margaret Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Margaret Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.6).
- •Holy Spirit School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 66.
- •Holy Spirit School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -48%).
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 Holy Spirit School better than St Margaret Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Margaret Mary's School ranks higher (73.1 vs 70.3 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 Holy Spirit School and St Margaret Mary's School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Ringwood North and Brunswick North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Margaret Mary's School has 9.4.
How do Holy Spirit School and St Margaret Mary's School rank in VIC?
Holy Spirit School is 395th of 1,290 and St Margaret Mary's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.