Point Cook Senior Secondary College vs Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 578 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Point Cook Senior Secondary College
Point Cook · Government high school · 10-12
777 students · ICSEA 1024
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Point Cook · Catholic primary · Prep-6
729 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Point Cook Senior Secondary College Point Cook VIC | Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Point Cook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #220 of 348 | #174 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #759 of 1,472 | #331 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 10-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 777 | 729 |
| Girls / boys | 368 / 409 | 386 / 343 |
| Foundation intake | – | 106 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 220 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.7 | 48.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.9 | 23.9 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Point Cook 3030 | Point Cook 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pointcooksenior.vic.edu.au/ | www.stellamaris.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Stella Maris Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.0 vs 49.2).
- •Stella Maris Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Point Cook Senior Secondary College is the larger school with 777 students compared with 729.
- •Stella Maris Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -7%).
- •Point Cook Senior Secondary College is a government school while Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 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 Point Cook Senior Secondary College better than Stella Maris Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Stella Maris Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.0 vs 49.2 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 Point Cook Senior Secondary College and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School?
About 578 m in a straight line, between Point Cook and Point Cook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Point Cook Senior Secondary College has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School has 14.9.
How do Point Cook Senior Secondary College and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Point Cook Senior Secondary College is 220th of 348 and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School is 174th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.