Mount Evelyn Christian School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Evelyn Christian School
Mount Evelyn · Independent combined · Prep-12
693 students · ICSEA 1059
St Mary's School
Mount Evelyn · Catholic primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Mount Evelyn Christian School Mount Evelyn VIC | St Mary's School Mount Evelyn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #130 of 239 | #920 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #475 of 1,259 | #2844 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 693 | 324 |
| Girls / boys | 326 / 367 | 165 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 63 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 50 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.5 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 52.7 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mount Evelyn 3796 | Mount Evelyn 3796 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mecs.vic.edu.au | www.smmountevelyn.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Evelyn Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (59.2 vs 48.0).
- •Mount Evelyn Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Evelyn Christian School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.4).
- •Mount Evelyn Christian School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 324.
- •Mount Evelyn Christian School is a independent school while St Mary'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 Mount Evelyn Christian School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, Mount Evelyn Christian School ranks higher (59.2 vs 48.0 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 Mount Evelyn Christian School and St Mary's School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Mount Evelyn and Mount Evelyn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Evelyn Christian School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 15.4.
How do Mount Evelyn Christian School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Mount Evelyn Christian School is 130th of 239 and St Mary's School is 920th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.