St Mary's School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 135 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School
Mansfield · Catholic primary · Prep-6
134 students · ICSEA 993
St Patrick's School
Tongala · Catholic primary · Prep-6
95 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | St Mary's School Mansfield VIC | St Patrick's School Tongala VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1069 of 1,290 | #907 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3391 of 4,908 | #2799 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 134 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 64 / 70 | 42 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | +51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mansfield 3722 | Tongala 3621 |
| Council area | Mansfield | Campaspe |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.smmansfield.catholic.edu.au | www.sptongala.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 40.5).
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 134 students compared with 95.
- •St Patrick's School has grown faster over five years (51% 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 Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick'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 Patrick's School?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Tongala 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 Patrick's School has 10.3.
How do St Mary's School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
St Mary's School is 1069th of 1,290 and St Patrick's School is 907th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.