Marlborough Primary School vs St James' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marlborough Primary School
Heathmont · Government primary · Prep-6
124 students · ICSEA 1037
St James' School
Vermont · Catholic primary · Prep-6
351 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Marlborough Primary School Heathmont VIC | St James' School Vermont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #711 of 1,290 | #190 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2115 of 4,908 | #368 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 124 | 351 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 68 | 166 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -43% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Heathmont 3135 | Vermont 3133 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.marlboroughps.vic.edu.au | www.sjvermont.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St James' School scores higher on the Success Index (77.5 vs 57.6).
- •St James' School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marlborough Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.2).
- •St James' School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 124.
- •St James' School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -43%).
- •Marlborough Primary School is a government school while St James' 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 Marlborough Primary School better than St James' School?
On the Success Index, St James' School ranks higher (77.5 vs 57.6 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 Marlborough Primary School and St James' School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Heathmont and Vermont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marlborough Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James' School has 16.2.
How do Marlborough Primary School and St James' School rank in VIC?
Marlborough Primary School is 711th of 1,290 and St James' School is 190th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.