Our Lady of Mount Carmel School vs St Peter's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 27 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Sunbury · Catholic primary · Prep-6
299 students · ICSEA 1061
St Peter's School
Epping · Catholic primary · Prep-6
348 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Sunbury VIC | St Peter's School Epping VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #539 of 1,290 | #416 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1505 of 4,908 | #1042 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 299 | 348 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 155 | 177 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Sunbury 3429 | Epping 3076 |
| Council area | Hume | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olmcsunbury.catholic.edu.au | www.stprepp.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter's School scores higher on the Success Index (69.7 vs 64.4).
- •St Peter's School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.4).
- •St Peter's School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 299.
- •St Peter's School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 7%).
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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel School better than St Peter's School?
On the Success Index, St Peter's School ranks higher (69.7 vs 64.4 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and St Peter's School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Sunbury and Epping in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's School has 14.7.
How do Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and St Peter's School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is 539th of 1,290 and St Peter's School is 416th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.