St Anthony's School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 141 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Anthony's School
Melton South · Catholic primary · Prep-6
646 students · ICSEA 1000
St Mary's School
Inglewood · Catholic primary · Prep-6
18 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | St Anthony's School Melton South VIC | St Mary's School Inglewood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #959 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2987 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 646 | 18 |
| Girls / boys | 315 / 331 | 7 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.8 | 3.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Melton South 3338 | Inglewood 3517 |
| Council area | Melton | Loddon |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sameltonsth.catholic.edu.au | www.sminglewood.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (46.2 vs 45.4).
- •St Anthony's School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 18.
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 Anthony's School better than St Mary's 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 Anthony's School and St Mary's School?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Melton South and Inglewood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do St Anthony's School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
St Anthony's School is 959th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.