Seymour College vs St Mary's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Seymour College
Seymour · Government combined · U, Prep-12
730 students · ICSEA 933
St Mary's College
Seymour · Catholic combined · Prep-12
600 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Seymour College Seymour VIC | St Mary's College Seymour VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #206 of 239 | #155 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #935 of 1,259 | #650 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | U, Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 730 | 600 |
| Girls / boys | 342 / 388 | 313 / 287 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 74 | 82 |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | 36 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 22 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 933 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.1 | 47.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.0 | 30.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Seymour 3661 | Seymour 3660 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.seymourcollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.smseymour.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's College scores higher on the Success Index (50.3 vs 36.1).
- •St Mary's College has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 933), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Seymour College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.6).
- •Seymour College is the larger school with 730 students compared with 600.
- •St Mary's College has grown faster over five years (38% vs 5%).
- •Seymour College is a government school while St Mary's College 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 Seymour College better than St Mary's College?
On the Success Index, St Mary's College ranks higher (50.3 vs 36.1 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 Seymour College and St Mary's College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Seymour and Seymour in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Seymour College has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's College has 12.6.
How do Seymour College and St Mary's College rank in VIC?
Seymour College is 206th of 239 and St Mary's College is 155th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.