St Augustine's School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 194 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's School
Wodonga · Catholic primary · Prep-6
318 students · ICSEA 1041
St Mary's School
Echuca · Catholic primary · Prep-6
568 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | St Augustine's School Wodonga VIC | St Mary's School Echuca VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #747 of 1,290 | #679 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2228 of 4,908 | #2019 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 318 | 568 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 159 | 291 / 277 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 42.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Wodonga 3690 | Echuca 3564 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Campaspe |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sawodonga.catholic.edu.au | www.smechuca.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (58.9 vs 56.4).
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.9).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 318.
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 Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (58.9 vs 56.4 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 Mary's School?
About 194 km in a straight line, between Wodonga and Echuca in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Augustine's School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 13.5.
How do St Augustine's School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
St Augustine's School is 747th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 679th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.