St John's Regional College vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 478 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Regional College
Dandenong · Catholic high school · 7-12
616 students · ICSEA 1001
St Mary's School
Dandenong · Catholic primary · Prep-6
154 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | St John's Regional College Dandenong VIC | St Mary's School Dandenong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #231 of 348 | #906 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #801 of 1,472 | #2798 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 616 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 316 | 78 / 76 |
| Foundation intake | – | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 129 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 100 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.3 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dandenong 3175 | Dandenong 3175 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjrc.vic.edu.au/ | www.smdandenong.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 46.8).
- •St John's Regional College has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.9).
- •St John's Regional College is the larger school with 616 students compared with 154.
- •St John's Regional College has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -23%).
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 John's Regional College better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (48.6 vs 46.8 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 John's Regional College and St Mary's School?
About 478 m in a straight line, between Dandenong and Dandenong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St John's Regional College has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 10.4.
How do St John's Regional College and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
St John's Regional College is 231st of 348 and St Mary's School is 906th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.