Islamic College of Sport vs St Margaret Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Islamic College of Sport
Coburg · Independent high school · 11-12
72 students · ICSEA 989
St Margaret Mary's School
Brunswick North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
66 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | Islamic College of Sport Coburg VIC | St Margaret Mary's School Brunswick North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 72 | 66 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 64 | 31 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 26 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Coburg 3058 | Brunswick North 3056 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | islamiccollegeofsport.com.au/ | www.smmbrunswicknth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Margaret Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (73.1 vs 46.2).
- •St Margaret Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Margaret Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.0).
- •Islamic College of Sport is the larger school with 72 students compared with 66.
- •Islamic College of Sport is a independent school while St Margaret 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 Islamic College of Sport better than St Margaret Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Margaret Mary's School ranks higher (73.1 vs 46.2 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 Islamic College of Sport and St Margaret Mary's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Coburg and Brunswick North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Islamic College of Sport has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Margaret Mary's School has 9.4.
How do Islamic College of Sport and St Margaret Mary's School rank in VIC?
Islamic College of Sport is unranked and St Margaret Mary's School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.