St Mary's School vs Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 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
Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School
Mount Evelyn · Government special · U
89 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | St Mary's School Mount Evelyn VIC | Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School Mount Evelyn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #920 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2844 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 324 | 89 |
| Girls / boys | 165 / 159 | 28 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 3.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 32.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mount Evelyn 3796 | Mount Evelyn 3796 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.smmountevelyn.catholic.edu.au | www.yarraranges.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (3.7 vs 15.4).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 89.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -21%).
- •St Mary's School is a catholic school while Yarra Ranges Special Developmental 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 Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Mary's School and Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Evelyn and Mount Evelyn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School has 3.7.
How do St Mary's School and Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
St Mary's School is 920th of 1,290 and Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.