St Gabriel's School vs Traralgon (Stockdale Road) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 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
Traralgon (Stockdale Road) Primary School
Traralgon · Government primary · Prep-6
445 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | St Gabriel's School Traralgon VIC | Traralgon (Stockdale Road) Primary School Traralgon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #785 of 1,290 | #1079 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2353 of 4,908 | #3439 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 499 | 445 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 250 | 207 / 238 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 32.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 26.9 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Traralgon 3844 | Traralgon 3844 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au | www.stockdalerd.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Gabriel's School scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 39.8).
- •St Gabriel's School has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Traralgon (Stockdale Road) Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.7).
- •St Gabriel's School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 445.
- •St Gabriel's School is a catholic school while Traralgon (Stockdale Road) 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 Gabriel's School better than Traralgon (Stockdale Road) Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Gabriel's School ranks higher (54.7 vs 39.8 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 Traralgon (Stockdale Road) Primary School?
About 1.2 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 Traralgon (Stockdale Road) Primary School has 13.6.
How do St Gabriel's School and Traralgon (Stockdale Road) Primary School rank in VIC?
St Gabriel's School is 785th of 1,290 and Traralgon (Stockdale Road) Primary School is 1079th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.