St Clare's School vs St Michael and John's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 270 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Clare's School
Thomastown · Catholic primary · Prep-6
319 students · ICSEA 1043
St Michael and John's Primary School
Horsham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
311 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | St Clare's School Thomastown VIC | St Michael and John's Primary School Horsham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #550 of 1,290 | #662 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1550 of 4,908 | #1954 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 319 | 311 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 168 | 153 / 158 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 18.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Thomastown 3074 | Horsham 3400 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Horsham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.stclaresthomastown.catholic.edu.au | www.smjhorsham.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Clare's School scores higher on the Success Index (64.0 vs 59.7).
- •St Clare's School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.6).
- •St Clare's School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 311.
- •St Michael and John's Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 2%).
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 Clare's School better than St Michael and John's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Clare's School ranks higher (64.0 vs 59.7 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 Clare's School and St Michael and John's Primary School?
About 270 km in a straight line, between Thomastown and Horsham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Clare's School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael and John's Primary School has 16.6.
How do St Clare's School and St Michael and John's Primary School rank in VIC?
St Clare's School is 550th of 1,290 and St Michael and John's Primary School is 662nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.