St Liborius' School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 156 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Liborius' School
Eaglehawk · Catholic primary · Prep-6
258 students · ICSEA 1018
St Mary's School
Mount Evelyn · Catholic primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | St Liborius' School Eaglehawk VIC | St Mary's School Mount Evelyn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #658 of 1,290 | #920 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1946 of 4,908 | #2844 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 258 | 324 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 138 | 165 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Eaglehawk 3556 | Mount Evelyn 3796 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sleaglehawk.catholic.edu.au | www.smmountevelyn.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Liborius' School scores higher on the Success Index (59.8 vs 48.0).
- •St Liborius' School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.4).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 258.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -6%).
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 Liborius' School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Liborius' School ranks higher (59.8 vs 48.0 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 Liborius' School and St Mary's School?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Eaglehawk and Mount Evelyn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Liborius' School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 15.4.
How do St Liborius' School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
St Liborius' School is 658th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 920th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.