Mansfield Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 380 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mansfield Primary School
Mansfield · Government primary · Prep-6
508 students · ICSEA 1029
St Mary's School
Mansfield · Catholic primary · Prep-6
134 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Mansfield Primary School Mansfield VIC | St Mary's School Mansfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #720 of 1,290 | #1069 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2141 of 4,908 | #3391 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 508 | 134 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 259 | 64 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.3 | 12.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mansfield 3724 | Mansfield 3722 |
| Council area | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mansfieldps.vic.edu.au | www.smmansfield.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mansfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.2 vs 40.5).
- •Mansfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.0).
- •Mansfield Primary School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 134.
- •Mansfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -33%).
- •Mansfield 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 Mansfield Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, Mansfield Primary School ranks higher (57.2 vs 40.5 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 Mansfield Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 380 m in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mansfield Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 10.4.
How do Mansfield Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Mansfield Primary School is 720th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 1069th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.