St Margaret Mary's School vs Sydney Road Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 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
Sydney Road Community School
Brunswick · Government high school · 7-12
107 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | St Margaret Mary's School Brunswick North VIC | Sydney Road Community School Brunswick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #131 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #394 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 66 | 107 |
| Girls / boys | 31 / 35 | 45 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 13 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -48% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Brunswick North 3056 | Brunswick 3056 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.smmbrunswicknth.catholic.edu.au | sydneyrdcs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Margaret Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (73.1 vs 65.5).
- •St Margaret Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sydney Road Community School has fewer students per teacher (4.9 vs 9.4).
- •Sydney Road Community School is the larger school with 107 students compared with 66.
- •Sydney Road Community School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -48%).
- •St Margaret Mary's School is a catholic school while Sydney Road Community School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Sydney Road Community School?
On the Success Index, St Margaret Mary's School ranks higher (73.1 vs 65.5 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 Sydney Road Community School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Brunswick North and Brunswick 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 Sydney Road Community School has 4.9.
How do St Margaret Mary's School and Sydney Road Community School rank in VIC?
St Margaret Mary's School is unranked and Sydney Road Community School is 131st of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.