St Ambrose's School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 63 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Ambrose's School
Woodend · Catholic primary · Prep-6
225 students · ICSEA 1109
St Mary's School
Greensborough · Catholic primary · Prep-6
524 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | St Ambrose's School Woodend VIC | St Mary's School Greensborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #261 of 1,290 | #338 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #554 of 4,908 | #776 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 225 | 524 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 124 | 241 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 32.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 19.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Woodend 3442 | Greensborough 3088 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sawoodend.catholic.edu.au | www.smgreensborough.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Ambrose's School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 72.7).
- •St Ambrose's School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.3).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 225.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -11%).
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 Ambrose's School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Ambrose's School ranks higher (74.8 vs 72.7 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 St Ambrose's School and St Mary's School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Woodend and Greensborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Ambrose's School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 16.3.
How do St Ambrose's School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
St Ambrose's School is 261st of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 338th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.