Robinvale College vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 542 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Robinvale College
Robinvale · Government combined · Prep-12
257 students · ICSEA 819
St Mary's School
Robinvale · Catholic combined · Prep-8
290 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Robinvale College Robinvale VIC | St Mary's School Robinvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #236 of 239 | #216 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1209 of 1,259 | #1005 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-8 |
| Students | 257 | 290 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 138 | 129 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 24 | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 21 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 819 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 80% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.1 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 2% |
| Suburb | Robinvale 3549 | Robinvale 3549 |
| Council area | Swan Hill | Swan Hill |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.robinvale.vic.edu.au/ | www.smrobinvale.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (33.2 vs 23.1).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 819), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Robinvale College has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.5).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 257.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -23%).
- •Robinvale College is a government school while St Mary'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 Robinvale College better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (33.2 vs 23.1 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 Robinvale College and St Mary's School?
About 542 m in a straight line, between Robinvale and Robinvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Robinvale College has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 13.5.
How do Robinvale College and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Robinvale College is 236th of 239 and St Mary's School is 216th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.