St Aloysius College vs St Michael's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 300 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Aloysius College
North Melbourne · Catholic high school · 7-12
673 students · ICSEA 1127
St Michael's Primary School
North Melbourne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
236 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | St Aloysius College North Melbourne VIC | St Michael's Primary School North Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 348 | #41 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #25 of 1,472 | #66 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 673 | 236 |
| Girls / boys | 423 / 250 | 115 / 121 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 182 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 60 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | North Melbourne 3051 | North Melbourne 3051 |
| Council area | Melbourne | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aloysius.vic.edu.au | www.smnthmelbourne.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (84.2 vs 83.5).
- •St Aloysius College has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Michael's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.4).
- •St Aloysius College is the larger school with 673 students compared with 236.
- •St Aloysius College has grown faster over five years (51% vs 34%).
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 St Aloysius College better than St Michael's Primary School?
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 St Aloysius College and St Michael's Primary School?
About 300 m in a straight line, between North Melbourne and North Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Aloysius College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Primary School has 10.9.
How do St Aloysius College and St Michael's Primary School rank in VIC?
St Aloysius College is 10th of 348 and St Michael's Primary School is 41st of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.