St Augustine's School vs St Gabriel's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 245 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's School
Creswick · Catholic primary · Prep-6
137 students · ICSEA 1038
St Gabriel's School
Traralgon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
499 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | St Augustine's School Creswick VIC | St Gabriel's School Traralgon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #621 of 1,290 | #785 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1819 of 4,908 | #2353 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 137 | 499 |
| Girls / boys | 64 / 73 | 249 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Creswick 3363 | Traralgon 3844 |
| Council area | Hepburn | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sacreswick.catholic.edu.au | www.stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's School scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 54.7).
- •St Augustine's School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.7).
- •St Gabriel's School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 137.
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 Augustine's School better than St Gabriel's School?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's School ranks higher (61.3 vs 54.7 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 Augustine's School and St Gabriel's School?
About 245 km in a straight line, between Creswick and Traralgon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Augustine's School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Gabriel's School has 17.7.
How do St Augustine's School and St Gabriel's School rank in VIC?
St Augustine's School is 621st of 1,290 and St Gabriel's School is 785th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.