Mansfield Autism Statewide Services vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 350 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mansfield Autism Statewide Services
Mansfield · Independent special · U
26 students · ICSEA 1018
St Mary's School
Mansfield · Catholic primary · Prep-6
134 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Mansfield Autism Statewide Services Mansfield VIC | St Mary's School Mansfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1069 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3391 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 26 | 134 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 20 | 64 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | – | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 12.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mansfield 3722 | Mansfield 3722 |
| Council area | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.autismmansfield.org.au | www.smmansfield.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mansfield Autism Statewide Services has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 134 students compared with 26.
- •Mansfield Autism Statewide Services has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -33%).
- •Mansfield Autism Statewide Services is a independent 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 Mansfield Autism Statewide Services better than St Mary's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mansfield Autism Statewide Services and St Mary's School?
About 350 m in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Mansfield Autism Statewide Services and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Mansfield Autism Statewide Services is unranked and St Mary's School is 1069th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.