St Mary's Primary School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 206 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Primary School
Sale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
180 students · ICSEA 1045
St Patrick's School
Wangaratta · Catholic primary · Prep-6
227 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | St Mary's Primary School Sale VIC | St Patrick's School Wangaratta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #740 of 1,290 | #600 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2210 of 4,908 | #1715 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 180 | 227 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 89 | 129 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Sale 3850 | Wangaratta 3677 |
| Council area | Wellington | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stmarysale.catholic.edu.au | www.spwangaratta.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 56.6).
- •St Patrick's School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.3).
- •St Patrick's School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 180.
- •St Mary's Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -20%).
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 Primary School better than St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's School ranks higher (62.3 vs 56.6 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 Primary School and St Patrick's School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Sale and Wangaratta in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 12.8.
How do St Mary's Primary School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
St Mary's Primary School is 740th of 1,290 and St Patrick's School is 600th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.