St Mary's School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 129 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School
Dandenong · Catholic primary · Prep-6
154 students · ICSEA 993
St Mary's School
Mansfield · Catholic primary · Prep-6
134 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | St Mary's School Dandenong VIC | St Mary's School Mansfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #906 of 1,290 | #1069 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2798 of 4,908 | #3391 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 154 | 134 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 76 | 64 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 12.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dandenong 3175 | Mansfield 3722 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Mansfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.smdandenong.catholic.edu.au | www.smmansfield.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 40.5).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 134.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (-23% vs -33%).
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 Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (48.6 vs 40.5 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 Mary's School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Dandenong and Mansfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 10.4.
How do St Mary's School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
St Mary's School is 906th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 1069th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.