St Mary's School vs Stratford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School
Maffra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
176 students · ICSEA 1026
Stratford Primary School
Stratford · Government primary · Prep-6
92 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | St Mary's School Maffra VIC | Stratford Primary School Stratford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #712 of 1,290 | #1019 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2120 of 4,908 | #3202 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 176 | 92 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 86 | 45 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 8.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 7% |
| Suburb | Maffra 3860 | Stratford 3862 |
| Council area | Wellington | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stmmaffra.catholic.edu.au | www.stratps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (57.5 vs 43.3).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Stratford Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.6).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 92.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (33% vs 14%).
- •St Mary's School is a catholic school while Stratford 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 School better than Stratford Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (57.5 vs 43.3 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 Stratford Primary School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Maffra and Stratford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stratford Primary School has 11.2.
How do St Mary's School and Stratford Primary School rank in VIC?
St Mary's School is 712th of 1,290 and Stratford Primary School is 1019th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.