Rangeview Primary School vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km 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 John's School
Mitcham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
142 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Rangeview Primary School Mitcham VIC | St John's School Mitcham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 1,290 | #329 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #56 of 4,908 | #741 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 689 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 349 / 340 | 70 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.0 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mitcham 3132 | Mitcham 3132 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rangeview.vic.edu.au | www.sjmitcham.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rangeview Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.8 vs 73.0).
- •Rangeview Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John's School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.3).
- •Rangeview Primary School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 142.
- •Rangeview Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -2%).
- •Rangeview Primary School is a government school while St John's 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 John's School?
On the Success Index, Rangeview Primary School ranks higher (83.8 vs 73.0 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 John's School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mitcham and Mitcham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rangeview Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's School has 10.4.
How do Rangeview Primary School and St John's School rank in VIC?
Rangeview Primary School is 34th of 1,290 and St John's School is 329th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.