Maranatha Christian School vs Thomas Mitchell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 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
Thomas Mitchell Primary School
Endeavour Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
629 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Maranatha Christian School Endeavour Hills VIC | Thomas Mitchell Primary School Endeavour Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #100 of 239 | #743 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #341 of 1,259 | #2218 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,045 | 629 |
| Girls / boys | 543 / 502 | 304 / 325 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 87 |
| 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% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.9 | 41.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.8 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 79% |
| 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.tmps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Maranatha Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (66.2 vs 56.5).
- •Maranatha Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thomas Mitchell Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.6).
- •Maranatha Christian School is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 629.
- •Maranatha Christian School has grown faster over five years (53% vs -21%).
- •Maranatha Christian School is a independent school while Thomas Mitchell Primary School is a government 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 Thomas Mitchell Primary School?
On the Success Index, Maranatha Christian School ranks higher (66.2 vs 56.5 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 Maranatha Christian School and Thomas Mitchell Primary School?
About 1.1 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 Thomas Mitchell Primary School has 15.0.
How do Maranatha Christian School and Thomas Mitchell Primary School rank in VIC?
Maranatha Christian School is 100th of 239 and Thomas Mitchell Primary School is 743rd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.