St Margaret Mary's School vs St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 26 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Margaret Mary's School
Brunswick North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
66 students · ICSEA 1103
St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary School
Tarneit North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
204 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | St Margaret Mary's School Brunswick North VIC | St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary School Tarneit North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #125 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #221 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 66 | 204 |
| Girls / boys | 31 / 35 | 106 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -48% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 15.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Brunswick North 3056 | Tarneit North 3029 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.smmbrunswicknth.catholic.edu.au | stktarneitnorth.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.5 vs 73.1).
- •St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Margaret Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.6).
- •St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 66.
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 Margaret Mary's School better than St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 73.1 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 Margaret Mary's School and St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Brunswick North and Tarneit North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Margaret Mary's School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary School has 13.6.
How do St Margaret Mary's School and St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
St Margaret Mary's School is unranked and St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary School is 125th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.