St Mary's School vs Yeshivah College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km 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
Yeshivah College
St Kilda East · Independent combined · Prep-12
362 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | St Mary's School St Kilda East VIC | Yeshivah College St Kilda East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #378 of 1,290 | #131 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #913 of 4,908 | #476 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 135 | 362 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 64 | 0 / 362 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 23 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 18 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 19.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 40.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 54.6 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Kilda East 3183 | St Kilda East 3183 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.smstkildaeast.catholic.edu.au | www.ybr.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (71.1 vs 59.1).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yeshivah College has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.6).
- •Yeshivah College is the larger school with 362 students compared with 135.
- •Yeshivah College has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -44%).
- •St Mary's School is a catholic school while Yeshivah College 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 Yeshivah College?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (71.1 vs 59.1 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 Yeshivah College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between St Kilda East and St Kilda East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yeshivah College has 9.0.
How do St Mary's School and Yeshivah College rank in VIC?
St Mary's School is 378th of 1,290 and Yeshivah College is 131st of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.