St James' School vs St Michael's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 12 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St James' School
Vermont · Catholic primary · Prep-6
351 students · ICSEA 1139
St Michael's School
Ashburton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | St James' School Vermont VIC | St Michael's School Ashburton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #190 of 1,290 | #257 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #368 of 4,908 | #537 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 351 | 222 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 185 | 105 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 16.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Vermont 3133 | Ashburton 3147 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjvermont.catholic.edu.au | www.smashburton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St James' School scores higher on the Success Index (77.5 vs 75.0).
- •St Michael's School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.2).
- •St James' School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 222.
- •St James' School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -26%).
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 James' School better than St Michael's School?
On the Success Index, St James' School ranks higher (77.5 vs 75.0 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 James' School and St Michael's School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Vermont and Ashburton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St James' School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's School has 13.1.
How do St James' School and St Michael's School rank in VIC?
St James' School is 190th of 1,290 and St Michael's School is 257th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.