St Mary's School vs St Michael's Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 517 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School
St Kilda East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 1111
St Michael's Grammar School
St Kilda · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,143 students · ICSEA 1180
| Measure | St Mary's School St Kilda East VIC | St Michael's Grammar School St Kilda VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #378 of 1,290 | #4 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #913 of 4,908 | #9 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 135 | 1,143 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 64 | 545 / 598 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 134 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 145 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 10.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1180 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 139.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 80.2 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Kilda East 3183 | St Kilda 3182 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.smstkildaeast.catholic.edu.au | www.stmichaels.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (89.3 vs 71.1).
- •St Michael's Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1180 vs 1111), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Michael's Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 13.6).
- •St Michael's Grammar School is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 135.
- •St Michael's Grammar School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -44%).
- •St Mary's School is a catholic school while St Michael's Grammar School is an independent 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 St Michael's Grammar School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Grammar School ranks higher (89.3 vs 71.1 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 Michael's Grammar School?
About 517 m in a straight line, between St Kilda East and St Kilda in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Grammar School has 8.2.
How do St Mary's School and St Michael's Grammar School rank in VIC?
St Mary's School is 378th of 1,290 and St Michael's Grammar School is 4th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.