Romsey Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Romsey Primary School
Romsey · Government primary · Prep-6
323 students · ICSEA 986
St Mary's School
Lancefield · Catholic primary · Prep-6
212 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Romsey Primary School Romsey VIC | St Mary's School Lancefield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #989 of 1,290 | #545 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3096 of 4,908 | #1532 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 323 | 212 |
| Girls / boys | 160 / 163 | 103 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Romsey 3434 | Lancefield 3435 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.romseyps.vic.edu.au | www.smlancefield.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (64.2 vs 44.8).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.6).
- •Romsey Primary School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 212.
- •Romsey Primary School 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 Romsey Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (64.2 vs 44.8 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 Romsey Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Romsey and Lancefield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Romsey Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 12.4.
How do Romsey Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Romsey Primary School is 989th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 545th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.