Rangeview Primary School vs St James' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 855 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rangeview Primary School
Mitcham · Government primary · Prep-6
689 students · ICSEA 1155
St James' School
Vermont · Catholic primary · Prep-6
351 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Rangeview Primary School Mitcham VIC | St James' School Vermont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 1,290 | #190 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #56 of 4,908 | #368 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 689 | 351 |
| Girls / boys | 349 / 340 | 166 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.0 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mitcham 3132 | Vermont 3133 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rangeview.vic.edu.au | www.sjvermont.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rangeview Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.8 vs 77.5).
- •Rangeview Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1139), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rangeview Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.2).
- •Rangeview Primary School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 351.
- •Rangeview Primary School is a government school while St James' 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 Rangeview Primary School better than St James' School?
On the Success Index, Rangeview Primary School ranks higher (83.8 vs 77.5 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 Rangeview Primary School and St James' School?
About 855 m in a straight line, between Mitcham and Vermont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rangeview Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James' School has 16.2.
How do Rangeview Primary School and St James' School rank in VIC?
Rangeview Primary School is 34th of 1,290 and St James' School is 190th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.