Nathalia Secondary College vs St Mary of the Angels College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 251 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nathalia Secondary College
Nathalia · Government high school · 7-12
120 students · ICSEA 924
St Mary of the Angels College
Nathalia · Catholic high school · 7-12
562 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Nathalia Secondary College Nathalia VIC | St Mary of the Angels College Nathalia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #327 of 348 | #205 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1240 of 1,472 | #704 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 120 | 562 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 72 | 270 / 292 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 92 |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 18 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 1.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 51.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 44.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 5% |
| Suburb | Nathalia 3638 | Nathalia 3638 |
| Council area | Moira | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.nathaliasc.vic.edu.au | www.smota.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary of the Angels College scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 27.7).
- •St Mary of the Angels College has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nathalia Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.0).
- •St Mary of the Angels College is the larger school with 562 students compared with 120.
- •Nathalia Secondary College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -9%).
- •Nathalia Secondary College is a government school while St Mary of the Angels College 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 Nathalia Secondary College better than St Mary of the Angels College?
On the Success Index, St Mary of the Angels College ranks higher (51.7 vs 27.7 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 Nathalia Secondary College and St Mary of the Angels College?
About 251 m in a straight line, between Nathalia and Nathalia in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nathalia Secondary College has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary of the Angels College has 11.0.
How do Nathalia Secondary College and St Mary of the Angels College rank in VIC?
Nathalia Secondary College is 327th of 348 and St Mary of the Angels College is 205th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.