Rushworth P-12 College vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 574 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rushworth P-12 College
Rushworth · Government combined · Prep-12
171 students · ICSEA 894
St Mary's School
Rushworth · Catholic primary · Prep-6
40 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Rushworth P-12 College Rushworth VIC | St Mary's School Rushworth VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #225 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1076 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 171 | 40 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 80 | 25 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 30 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 15 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 22 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 5% |
| Suburb | Rushworth 3612 | Rushworth 3612 |
| Council area | Campaspe | Campaspe |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.rushworthp-12.vic.edu.au | www.smrushworth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (38.9 vs 30.1).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (976 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rushworth P-12 College is the larger school with 171 students compared with 40.
- •Rushworth P-12 College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -37%).
- •Rushworth P-12 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 Rushworth P-12 College better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (38.9 vs 30.1 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 Rushworth P-12 College and St Mary's School?
About 574 m in a straight line, between Rushworth and Rushworth in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rushworth P-12 College has 8.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 7.7.
How do Rushworth P-12 College and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Rushworth P-12 College is 225th of 239 and St Mary's School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.