Rutherglen Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 678 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rutherglen Primary School
Rutherglen · Government primary · Prep-6
177 students · ICSEA 1007
St Mary's School
Rutherglen · Catholic primary · Prep-6
104 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Rutherglen Primary School Rutherglen VIC | St Mary's School Rutherglen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #864 of 1,290 | #894 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2645 of 4,908 | #2759 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 177 | 104 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 88 | 57 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 8.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 7% |
| Suburb | Rutherglen 3685 | Rutherglen 3685 |
| Council area | Indigo | Indigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.rutherglenps.vic.edu.au/ | www.smrutherglen.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rutherglen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.7 vs 49.2).
- •Rutherglen Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.7).
- •Rutherglen Primary School is the larger school with 177 students compared with 104.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -13%).
- •Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, Rutherglen Primary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 49.2 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 Rutherglen Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 678 m in a straight line, between Rutherglen and Rutherglen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rutherglen Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 11.7.
How do Rutherglen Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Rutherglen Primary School is 864th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 894th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.