St Mary's School vs St Therese's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 205 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School
Bairnsdale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
473 students · ICSEA 1024
St Therese's School
Cranbourne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
239 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | St Mary's School Bairnsdale VIC | St Therese's School Cranbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #911 of 1,290 | #888 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2811 of 4,908 | #2729 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 473 | 239 |
| Girls / boys | 217 / 256 | 113 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bairnsdale 3875 | Cranbourne 3977 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | Casey |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stmbairns.catholic.edu.au | www.sttcbourne.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Therese's School scores higher on the Success Index (49.6 vs 48.4).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Therese's School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.6).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 239.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -16%).
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 School better than St Therese's School?
On the Success Index, St Therese's School ranks higher (49.6 vs 48.4 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 School and St Therese's School?
About 205 km in a straight line, between Bairnsdale and Cranbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Therese's School has 14.4.
How do St Mary's School and St Therese's School rank in VIC?
St Mary's School is 911th of 1,290 and St Therese's School is 888th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.