St Gabriel's School vs St Michael's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Gabriel's School
Traralgon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
499 students · ICSEA 1038
St Michael's School
Traralgon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
456 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | St Gabriel's School Traralgon VIC | St Michael's School Traralgon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #785 of 1,290 | #552 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2353 of 4,908 | #1553 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 499 | 456 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 250 | 234 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Traralgon 3844 | Traralgon 3844 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au | www.stmtraralgon.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's School scores higher on the Success Index (64.0 vs 54.7).
- •St Michael's School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Michael's School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.7).
- •St Gabriel's School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 456.
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 Gabriel's School better than St Michael's School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's School ranks higher (64.0 vs 54.7 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 Gabriel's School and St Michael's School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Traralgon and Traralgon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Gabriel's School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's School has 15.8.
How do St Gabriel's School and St Michael's School rank in VIC?
St Gabriel's School is 785th of 1,290 and St Michael's School is 552nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.