Maffra Secondary College vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 893 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maffra Secondary College
Maffra · Government high school · 7-12
549 students · ICSEA 942
St Mary's School
Maffra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
176 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Maffra Secondary College Maffra VIC | St Mary's School Maffra VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #326 of 348 | #712 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1225 of 1,472 | #2120 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 549 | 176 |
| Girls / boys | 280 / 269 | 90 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | – | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | 102 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.4 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Maffra 3860 | Maffra 3860 |
| Council area | Wellington | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.maffrasc.vic.edu.au | www.stmmaffra.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (57.5 vs 28.3).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maffra Secondary College is the larger school with 549 students compared with 176.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (33% vs 1%).
- •Maffra Secondary College 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 Secondary College better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (57.5 vs 28.3 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 Secondary College and St Mary's School?
About 893 m in a straight line, between Maffra and Maffra in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maffra Secondary College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 12.6.
How do Maffra Secondary College and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Maffra Secondary College is 326th of 348 and St Mary's School is 712th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.