St Augustine's School vs Timor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.8 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
Timor Primary School
Timor · Government primary · Prep-6
44 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | St Augustine's School Maryborough VIC | Timor Primary School Timor VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #855 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2625 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 266 | 44 |
| Girls / boys | 128 / 138 | 25 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 5.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 7.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 3465 | Timor 3465 |
| Council area | Central Goldfields | Central Goldfields |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.samaryborough.catholic.edu.au | www.timorprimaryschool.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's School scores higher on the Success Index (51.0 vs 26.1).
- •St Augustine's School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Timor Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 15.3).
- •St Augustine's School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 44.
- •St Augustine's School has grown faster over five years (9% vs 0%).
- •St Augustine's School is a catholic school while Timor Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Timor Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's School ranks higher (51.0 vs 26.1 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 Timor Primary School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Maryborough and Timor in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Augustine's School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Timor Primary School has 5.9.
How do St Augustine's School and Timor Primary School rank in VIC?
St Augustine's School is 855th of 1,290 and Timor Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.