St Augustine's School vs St Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 125 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's School
Maryborough · Catholic primary · Prep-6
266 students · ICSEA 1016
St Paul's School
Sunshine West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
515 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | St Augustine's School Maryborough VIC | St Paul's School Sunshine West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #855 of 1,290 | #798 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2625 of 4,908 | #2396 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 266 | 515 |
| Girls / boys | 128 / 138 | 265 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 36.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 3465 | Sunshine West 3020 |
| Council area | Central Goldfields | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.samaryborough.catholic.edu.au | www.spsunshinewest.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 51.0).
- •St Augustine's School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.3).
- •St Paul's School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 266.
- •St Augustine's School has grown faster over five years (9% vs 1%).
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 Paul's School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's School ranks higher (54.2 vs 51.0 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 Paul's School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Maryborough and Sunshine West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Augustine's School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's School has 14.1.
How do St Augustine's School and St Paul's School rank in VIC?
St Augustine's School is 855th of 1,290 and St Paul's School is 798th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.