St Mary's School vs St Peter Julian Eymard
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 316 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School
Swan Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
603 students · ICSEA 1036
St Peter Julian Eymard
Mooroolbark · Catholic primary · Prep-6
583 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | St Mary's School Swan Hill VIC | St Peter Julian Eymard Mooroolbark VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #617 of 1,290 | #781 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1803 of 4,908 | #2338 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 603 | 583 |
| Girls / boys | 303 / 300 | 284 / 299 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.6 | 37.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Swan Hill 3585 | Mooroolbark 3138 |
| Council area | Swan Hill | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.smswanhill.catholic.edu.au | www.spje.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (61.5 vs 54.9).
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.7).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 583.
- •St Peter Julian Eymard has grown faster over five years (14% vs 5%).
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 Julian Eymard?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (61.5 vs 54.9 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 Peter Julian Eymard?
About 316 km in a straight line, between Swan Hill and Mooroolbark in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter Julian Eymard has 15.7.
How do St Mary's School and St Peter Julian Eymard rank in VIC?
St Mary's School is 617th of 1,290 and St Peter Julian Eymard is 781st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.