Maranatha Christian School vs St Paul Apostle South School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maranatha Christian School
Endeavour Hills · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,045 students · ICSEA 1101
St Paul Apostle South School
Endeavour Hills · Catholic primary · Prep-6
273 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Maranatha Christian School Endeavour Hills VIC | St Paul Apostle South School Endeavour Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #100 of 239 | #478 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #341 of 1,259 | #1290 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,045 | 273 |
| Girls / boys | 543 / 502 | 126 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 101 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 67 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.2% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +53% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.9 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.8 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Endeavour Hills 3802 | Endeavour Hills 3802 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.maranatha.vic.edu.au | www.spsendeavourhills.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.2 vs 67.0).
- •Maranatha Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul Apostle South School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.6).
- •Maranatha Christian School is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 273.
- •Maranatha Christian School has grown faster over five years (53% vs 9%).
- •Maranatha Christian School is a independent school while St Paul Apostle South 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 Maranatha Christian School better than St Paul Apostle South 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 Maranatha Christian School and St Paul Apostle South School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Endeavour Hills and Endeavour Hills in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maranatha Christian School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul Apostle South School has 13.4.
How do Maranatha Christian School and St Paul Apostle South School rank in VIC?
Maranatha Christian School is 100th of 239 and St Paul Apostle South School is 478th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.