Horsham Primary School vs St Michael and John's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Horsham Primary School
Horsham · Government primary · Prep-6
499 students · ICSEA 953
St Michael and John's Primary School
Horsham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
311 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Horsham Primary School Horsham VIC | St Michael and John's Primary School Horsham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1149 of 1,290 | #662 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3703 of 4,908 | #1954 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 499 | 311 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 259 | 153 / 158 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 953 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 18.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.2 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Horsham 3402 | Horsham 3400 |
| Council area | Horsham | Horsham |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.horshamps.vic.edu.au/ | www.smjhorsham.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael and John's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 36.0).
- •St Michael and John's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 953), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Horsham Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.6).
- •Horsham Primary School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 311.
- •St Michael and John's Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 18%).
- •Horsham Primary School is a government school while St Michael and John's Primary 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 Horsham Primary School better than St Michael and John's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Michael and John's Primary School ranks higher (59.7 vs 36.0 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 Horsham Primary School and St Michael and John's Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Horsham and Horsham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Horsham Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael and John's Primary School has 16.6.
How do Horsham Primary School and St Michael and John's Primary School rank in VIC?
Horsham Primary School is 1149th of 1,290 and St Michael and John's Primary School is 662nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.