Mount Evelyn Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 620 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Evelyn Primary School
Mount Evelyn · Government primary · Prep-6
397 students · ICSEA 1031
St Mary's School
Mount Evelyn · Catholic primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Mount Evelyn Primary School Mount Evelyn VIC | St Mary's School Mount Evelyn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #676 of 1,290 | #920 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1998 of 4,908 | #2844 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 397 | 324 |
| Girls / boys | 165 / 232 | 165 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mount Evelyn 3796 | Mount Evelyn 3796 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mtevelynps.vic.edu.au | www.smmountevelyn.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Evelyn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.1 vs 48.0).
- •Mount Evelyn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Evelyn Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.4).
- •Mount Evelyn Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 324.
- •Mount Evelyn Primary School is a government 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 Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, Mount Evelyn Primary School ranks higher (59.1 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 Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 620 m in a straight line, between Mount Evelyn and Mount Evelyn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Evelyn Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 15.4.
How do Mount Evelyn Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Mount Evelyn Primary School is 676th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 920th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.