Nagle College vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 510 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nagle College
Bairnsdale · Catholic high school · 7-12
803 students · ICSEA 1018
St Mary's School
Bairnsdale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
473 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Nagle College Bairnsdale VIC | St Mary's School Bairnsdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #180 of 348 | #911 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #606 of 1,472 | #2811 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 803 | 473 |
| Girls / boys | 440 / 363 | 217 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | – | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 89 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.0 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.4 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bairnsdale 3875 | Bairnsdale 3875 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.nagle.vic.edu.au | www.stmbairns.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nagle College scores higher on the Success Index (56.0 vs 48.4).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nagle College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 17.6).
- •Nagle College is the larger school with 803 students compared with 473.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -2%).
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 Nagle College better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, Nagle College ranks higher (56.0 vs 48.4 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 Nagle College and St Mary's School?
About 510 m in a straight line, between Bairnsdale and Bairnsdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nagle College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 17.6.
How do Nagle College and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Nagle College is 180th of 348 and St Mary's School is 911th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.