Seville Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Seville Primary School
Seville · Government primary · Prep-6
163 students · ICSEA 996
St Mary's School
Mount Evelyn · Catholic primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Seville Primary School Seville VIC | St Mary's School Mount Evelyn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #866 of 1,290 | #920 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2653 of 4,908 | #2844 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 163 | 324 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 83 | 165 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +75% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Seville 3139 | Mount Evelyn 3796 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sevilleps.vic.edu.au | www.smmountevelyn.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Seville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.5 vs 48.0).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Seville Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.4).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 163.
- •Seville Primary School has grown faster over five years (75% vs 3%).
- •Seville 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 Seville Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, Seville Primary School ranks higher (50.5 vs 48.0 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 Seville Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Seville and Mount Evelyn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Seville Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 15.4.
How do Seville Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Seville Primary School is 866th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 920th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.