St Mary's School vs Wahgunyah Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School
Rutherglen · Catholic primary · Prep-6
104 students · ICSEA 1004
Wahgunyah Primary School
Wahgunyah · Government primary · Prep-6
92 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | St Mary's School Rutherglen VIC | Wahgunyah Primary School Wahgunyah VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #894 of 1,290 | #1039 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2759 of 4,908 | #3279 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 104 | 92 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 47 | 41 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Rutherglen 3685 | Wahgunyah 3687 |
| Council area | Indigo | Indigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.smrutherglen.catholic.edu.au | www.wahgunyahps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 42.2).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.1).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 92.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -9%).
- •St Mary's School is a catholic school while Wahgunyah 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 Wahgunyah Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (49.2 vs 42.2 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 Wahgunyah Primary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Rutherglen and Wahgunyah in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wahgunyah Primary School has 13.1.
How do St Mary's School and Wahgunyah Primary School rank in VIC?
St Mary's School is 894th of 1,290 and Wahgunyah Primary School is 1039th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.