St Mary's Primary School vs Wurruk Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.0 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
Wurruk Primary School
Wurruk · Government primary · Prep-6
40 students · ICSEA 827
| Measure | St Mary's Primary School Sale VIC | Wurruk Primary School Wurruk VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #740 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2210 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 180 | 40 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 89 | 18 / 22 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 827 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 6.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 6.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 43% |
| Suburb | Sale 3850 | Wurruk 3850 |
| Council area | Wellington | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stmarysale.catholic.edu.au | www.wurrukps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.6 vs 22.1).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 827), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wurruk Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 15.3).
- •St Mary's Primary School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 40.
- •Wurruk Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -1%).
- •St Mary's Primary School is a catholic school while Wurruk 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 Mary's Primary School better than Wurruk Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (56.6 vs 22.1 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 Primary School and Wurruk Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sale and Wurruk 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 Wurruk Primary School has 6.3.
How do St Mary's Primary School and Wurruk Primary School rank in VIC?
St Mary's Primary School is 740th of 1,290 and Wurruk Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.