Our Lady of the Nativity School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 14 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 Mary's School
St Kilda East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 1111
| Measure | Our Lady of the Nativity School Aberfeldie VIC | St Mary's School St Kilda East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #324 of 1,290 | #378 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #726 of 4,908 | #913 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 364 | 135 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 200 | 71 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1111 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.9 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Aberfeldie 3040 | St Kilda East 3183 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olnaberfeldie.catholic.edu.au | www.smstkildaeast.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Nativity School scores higher on the Success Index (73.1 vs 71.1).
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.6).
- •Our Lady of the Nativity School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 135.
- •Our Lady of the Nativity School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -44%).
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 Mary's School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Nativity School ranks higher (73.1 vs 71.1 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 Mary's School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Aberfeldie and St Kilda East 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 Mary's School has 13.6.
How do Our Lady of the Nativity School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of the Nativity School is 324th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 378th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.