St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School vs Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 61 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School
Clyde North · Catholic primary · Prep-5
121 students · ICSEA 1101
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Point Cook · Catholic primary · Prep-6
729 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School Clyde North VIC | Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Point Cook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #184 of 1,290 | #174 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #353 of 4,908 | #331 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-5 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 121 | 729 |
| Girls / boys | 60 / 61 | 386 / 343 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 106 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 48.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 23.9 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Clyde North 3978 | Point Cook 3030 |
| Council area | Casey | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjbclydenorth.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stellamaris.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.7 vs 78.0).
- •St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.9).
- •Stella Maris Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 729 students compared with 121.
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 Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School better than Stella Maris Catholic Primary 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 Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Clyde North and Point Cook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School has 14.9.
How do St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School is 184th of 1,290 and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School is 174th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.