St Colman's School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 113 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Colman's School
Mortlake · Catholic primary · Prep-6
39 students · ICSEA 1026
St Patrick's School
Stawell · Catholic primary · Prep-6
150 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | St Colman's School Mortlake VIC | St Patrick's School Stawell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #811 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2443 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 39 | 150 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 17 | 76 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Mortlake 3272 | Stawell 3380 |
| Council area | Moyne | Northern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.scmortlake.catholic.edu.au | www.spstawell.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.1 vs 53.6).
- •St Colman's School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 15.3).
- •St Patrick's School is the larger school with 150 students compared with 39.
- •St Patrick's School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -25%).
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 Colman's School better than St Patrick's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Colman's School and St Patrick's School?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Mortlake and Stawell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Colman's School has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 15.3.
How do St Colman's School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
St Colman's School is unranked and St Patrick's School is 811th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.