Irymple Primary School vs St Paul's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Irymple Primary School
Irymple · Government primary · Prep-6
330 students · ICSEA 959
St Paul's Primary School
Mildura · Catholic primary · Prep-6
314 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Irymple Primary School Irymple VIC | St Paul's Primary School Mildura VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1172 of 1,290 | #789 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3809 of 4,908 | #2370 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 330 | 314 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 169 | 157 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 13% |
| Suburb | Irymple 3498 | Mildura 3500 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.irympleps.vic.edu.au/ | www.spmildura.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.5 vs 34.5).
- •St Paul's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Irymple Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.8).
- •Irymple Primary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 314.
- •Irymple Primary School is a government school while St Paul'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 Irymple Primary School better than St Paul's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Primary School ranks higher (54.5 vs 34.5 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 Irymple Primary School and St Paul's Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Irymple and Mildura in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Irymple Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's Primary School has 13.8.
How do Irymple Primary School and St Paul's Primary School rank in VIC?
Irymple Primary School is 1172nd of 1,290 and St Paul's Primary School is 789th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.