Mirniyan Primary School vs St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mirniyan Primary School
Clyde North · Government primary · Prep-6
226 students · ICSEA 1021
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Cranbourne East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
711 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Mirniyan Primary School Clyde North VIC | St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School Cranbourne East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #761 of 1,290 | #520 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2280 of 4,908 | #1434 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 226 | 711 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 121 | 367 / 344 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 42.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Clyde North 3978 | Cranbourne East 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mirniyanps.vic.edu.au/ | www.cranbourneeast.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 55.6).
- •St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mirniyan Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.6).
- •St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 226.
- •Mirniyan Primary School is a government school while St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary 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 Mirniyan Primary School better than St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.4 vs 55.6 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 Mirniyan Primary School and St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Clyde North and Cranbourne East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mirniyan Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School has 16.6.
How do Mirniyan Primary School and St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Mirniyan Primary School is 761st of 1,290 and St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School is 520th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.