St Mary's School vs St Peter Apostle School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 146 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School
Rushworth · Catholic primary · Prep-6
40 students · ICSEA 976
St Peter Apostle School
Hoppers Crossing · Catholic primary · Prep-6
499 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | St Mary's School Rushworth VIC | St Peter Apostle School Hoppers Crossing VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1088 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3476 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 40 | 499 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 15 | 238 / 261 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 39.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Rushworth 3612 | Hoppers Crossing 3029 |
| Council area | Campaspe | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.smrushworth.catholic.edu.au | www.stpeterahc.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (38.9 vs 39.3).
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 12.6).
- •St Peter Apostle School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 40.
- •St Peter Apostle School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -37%).
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 Peter Apostle 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 St Peter Apostle School?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Rushworth and Hoppers Crossing in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's School has 7.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter Apostle School has 12.6.
How do St Mary's School and St Peter Apostle School rank in VIC?
St Mary's School is unranked and St Peter Apostle School is 1088th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.