Maffra Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 388 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maffra Primary School
Maffra · Government primary · Prep-6
230 students · ICSEA 979
St Mary's School
Maffra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
176 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Maffra Primary School Maffra VIC | St Mary's School Maffra VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1135 of 1,290 | #712 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3661 of 4,908 | #2120 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 230 | 176 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 123 | 90 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Maffra 3860 | Maffra 3860 |
| Council area | Wellington | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.maffraps.vic.edu.au | www.stmmaffra.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (57.5 vs 36.7).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.6).
- •Maffra Primary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 176.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -18%).
- •Maffra Primary School is a government school while St 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 Maffra Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (57.5 vs 36.7 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 Maffra Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 388 m in a straight line, between Maffra and Maffra in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maffra Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 12.6.
How do Maffra Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Maffra Primary School is 1135th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 712th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.