St Mary's School vs Wandin Yallock Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School
Mount Evelyn · Catholic primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 1018
Wandin Yallock Primary School
Wandin North · Government primary · Prep-6
132 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | St Mary's School Mount Evelyn VIC | Wandin Yallock Primary School Wandin North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #920 of 1,290 | #880 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2844 of 4,908 | #2707 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 324 | 132 |
| Girls / boys | 165 / 159 | 64 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 9.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mount Evelyn 3796 | Wandin North 3139 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.smmountevelyn.catholic.edu.au | www.wandinyallockps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wandin Yallock Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 48.0).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wandin Yallock Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.4).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 132.
- •Wandin Yallock Primary School has grown faster over five years (33% vs 3%).
- •St Mary's School is a catholic school while Wandin Yallock 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 Wandin Yallock Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wandin Yallock Primary School ranks higher (49.8 vs 48.0 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 Wandin Yallock Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Mount Evelyn and Wandin North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wandin Yallock Primary School has 13.6.
How do St Mary's School and Wandin Yallock Primary School rank in VIC?
St Mary's School is 920th of 1,290 and Wandin Yallock Primary School is 880th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.