Maryborough Education Centre vs St Augustine's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maryborough Education Centre
Maryborough · Government combined · U, Prep-12
921 students · ICSEA 921
St Augustine's School
Maryborough · Catholic primary · Prep-6
266 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Maryborough Education Centre Maryborough VIC | St Augustine's School Maryborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #223 of 239 | #855 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1056 of 1,259 | #2625 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | U, Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 921 | 266 |
| Girls / boys | 448 / 473 | 128 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 124 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 51 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.7 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 72.2 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 7% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 3465 | Maryborough 3465 |
| Council area | Central Goldfields | Central Goldfields |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mec.vic.edu.au/ | www.samaryborough.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's School scores higher on the Success Index (51.0 vs 30.8).
- •St Augustine's School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maryborough Education Centre has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.3).
- •Maryborough Education Centre is the larger school with 921 students compared with 266.
- •St Augustine's School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -6%).
- •Maryborough Education Centre is a government school while St Augustine'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 Maryborough Education Centre better than St Augustine's School?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's School ranks higher (51.0 vs 30.8 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 Maryborough Education Centre and St Augustine's School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Maryborough and Maryborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maryborough Education Centre has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's School has 15.3.
How do Maryborough Education Centre and St Augustine's School rank in VIC?
Maryborough Education Centre is 223rd of 239 and St Augustine's School is 855th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.