Loyola College vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Loyola College
Watsonia · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,443 students · ICSEA 1055
St Mary's School
Greensborough · Catholic primary · Prep-6
524 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Loyola College Watsonia VIC | St Mary's School Greensborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #130 of 348 | #338 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #391 of 1,472 | #776 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,443 | 524 |
| Girls / boys | 738 / 705 | 241 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | – | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | 249 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 239 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 123.4 | 32.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 62.4 | 19.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Watsonia 3087 | Greensborough 3088 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.loyola.vic.edu.au | www.smgreensborough.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (72.7 vs 65.5).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loyola College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.3).
- •Loyola College is the larger school with 1,443 students compared with 524.
- •Loyola College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -3%).
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 Loyola College better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (72.7 vs 65.5 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 Loyola College and St Mary's School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Watsonia and Greensborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loyola College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 16.3.
How do Loyola College and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Loyola College is 130th of 348 and St Mary's School is 338th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.