St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 265 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School
Weir Views · Catholic primary · Prep-6
473 students · ICSEA 1024
St Mary's School
Bairnsdale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
473 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School Weir Views VIC | St Mary's School Bairnsdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #886 of 1,290 | #911 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2726 of 4,908 | #2811 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 473 | 473 |
| Girls / boys | 255 / 218 | 217 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 68 |
| 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 | 1024 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Weir Views 3338 | Bairnsdale 3875 |
| Council area | Melton | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.slweirviews.catholic.edu.au | www.stmbairns.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.6 vs 48.4).
- •St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.6).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 473.
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 Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 48.4 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 Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 265 km in a straight line, between Weir Views and Bairnsdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 17.6.
How do St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School is 886th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 911th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.