St Martin of Tours School vs Viewbank Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Martin of Tours School
Rosanna · Catholic primary · Prep-6
463 students · ICSEA 1127
Viewbank Primary School
Viewbank · Government primary · Prep-6
656 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | St Martin of Tours School Rosanna VIC | Viewbank Primary School Viewbank VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #297 of 1,290 | #89 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #654 of 4,908 | #148 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 463 | 656 |
| Girls / boys | 247 / 216 | 320 / 336 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 44.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rosanna 3084 | Viewbank 3084 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.smrosanna.catholic.edu.au | www.viewbankps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Viewbank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.1 vs 73.8).
- •Viewbank Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1127), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Viewbank Primary School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 463.
- •Viewbank Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -9%).
- •St Martin of Tours School is a catholic school while Viewbank Primary 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 Martin of Tours School better than Viewbank Primary School?
On the Success Index, Viewbank Primary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 73.8 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 Martin of Tours School and Viewbank Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rosanna and Viewbank in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Martin of Tours School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Viewbank Primary School has 14.7.
How do St Martin of Tours School and Viewbank Primary School rank in VIC?
St Martin of Tours School is 297th of 1,290 and Viewbank Primary School is 89th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.