Scoresby Primary School vs St Mary's College for the Deaf
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Scoresby Primary School
Scoresby · Government primary · Prep-6
136 students · ICSEA 1013
St Mary's College for the Deaf
Wantirna South · Catholic special · U
75 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Scoresby Primary School Scoresby VIC | St Mary's College for the Deaf Wantirna South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #885 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2725 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 136 | 75 |
| Girls / boys | 69 / 67 | 36 / 39 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 3.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Scoresby 3179 | Wantirna South 3152 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scoresbyps.vic.edu.au | smdeaf.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's College for the Deaf has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's College for the Deaf has fewer students per teacher (3.2 vs 11.5).
- •Scoresby Primary School is the larger school with 136 students compared with 75.
- •St Mary's College for the Deaf has grown faster over five years (3% vs -44%).
- •Scoresby Primary School is a government school while St Mary's College for the Deaf 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 Scoresby Primary School better than St Mary's College for the Deaf?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Scoresby Primary School and St Mary's College for the Deaf?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Scoresby and Wantirna South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Scoresby Primary School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's College for the Deaf has 3.2.
How do Scoresby Primary School and St Mary's College for the Deaf rank in VIC?
Scoresby Primary School is 885th of 1,290 and St Mary's College for the Deaf is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.