Mirripoa Primary School vs St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mirripoa Primary School
Mount Duneed · Government primary · Prep-6
638 students · ICSEA 1058
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Armstrong Creek · Catholic primary · Prep-6
504 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Mirripoa Primary School Mount Duneed VIC | St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Armstrong Creek VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #465 of 1,290 | #296 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1249 of 4,908 | #651 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 638 | 504 |
| Girls / boys | 304 / 334 | 281 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 107 | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +349% | +276% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.7 | 40.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mount Duneed 3217 | Armstrong Creek 3217 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mirripoaps.vic.edu.au | stcatherine.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 67.5).
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.1).
- •Mirripoa Primary School is the larger school with 638 students compared with 504.
- •Mirripoa Primary School has grown faster over five years (349% vs 276%).
- •Mirripoa Primary School is a government school while St Catherine of Siena 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 Mirripoa Primary School better than St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 67.5 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 Mirripoa Primary School and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Mount Duneed and Armstrong Creek in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mirripoa Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School has 12.6.
How do Mirripoa Primary School and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Mirripoa Primary School is 465th of 1,290 and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is 296th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.