St Mary's College Melbourne vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 64 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's College Melbourne
St Kilda East · Catholic high school · 7-12
440 students · ICSEA 1093
St Mary's School
St Kilda East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 1111
| Measure | St Mary's College Melbourne St Kilda East VIC | St Mary's School St Kilda East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 348 | #378 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #88 of 1,472 | #913 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 440 | 135 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 307 | 71 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 71 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1111 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.3 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Kilda East 3183 | St Kilda East 3183 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stmaryscollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.smstkildaeast.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's College Melbourne scores higher on the Success Index (78.8 vs 71.1).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1093), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's College Melbourne has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.6).
- •St Mary's College Melbourne is the larger school with 440 students compared with 135.
- •St Mary's College Melbourne has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -44%).
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 Mary's College Melbourne better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's College Melbourne ranks higher (78.8 vs 71.1 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 Mary's College Melbourne and St Mary's School?
About 64 m in a straight line, between St Kilda East and St Kilda East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's College Melbourne has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 13.6.
How do St Mary's College Melbourne and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
St Mary's College Melbourne is 38th of 348 and St Mary's School is 378th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.