Our Lady of the Nativity School vs St Margaret's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Nativity School
Aberfeldie · Catholic primary · Prep-6
364 students · ICSEA 1111
St Margaret's Primary School
Maribyrnong · Catholic primary · Prep-6
441 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Our Lady of the Nativity School Aberfeldie VIC | St Margaret's Primary School Maribyrnong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #324 of 1,290 | #110 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #726 of 4,908 | #196 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 364 | 441 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 200 | 198 / 243 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.9 | 30.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Aberfeldie 3040 | Maribyrnong 3032 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olnaberfeldie.catholic.edu.au | www.smmaribyrnong.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.9 vs 73.1).
- •St Margaret's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1111), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Margaret's Primary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 364.
- •St Margaret's Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% 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 Our Lady of the Nativity School better than St Margaret's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Margaret's Primary School ranks higher (79.9 vs 73.1 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 the Nativity School and St Margaret's Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aberfeldie and Maribyrnong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Nativity School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Margaret's Primary School has 14.4.
How do Our Lady of the Nativity School and St Margaret's Primary School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of the Nativity School is 324th of 1,290 and St Margaret's Primary School is 110th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.