St Mary's School vs Warracknabeal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 448 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School
Warracknabeal · Catholic primary · Prep-6
74 students · ICSEA 1026
Warracknabeal Primary School
Warracknabeal · Government primary · Prep-6
111 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | St Mary's School Warracknabeal VIC | Warracknabeal Primary School Warracknabeal VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1284 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4686 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 74 | 111 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 51 | 49 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 9% |
| Suburb | Warracknabeal 3393 | Warracknabeal 3393 |
| Council area | Yarriambiack | Yarriambiack |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.smwarracknabeal.catholic.edu.au | www.warrackps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (56.2 vs 22.0).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warracknabeal Primary School is the larger school with 111 students compared with 74.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -18%).
- •St Mary's School is a catholic school while Warracknabeal 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 Warracknabeal Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (56.2 vs 22.0 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 Warracknabeal Primary School?
About 448 m in a straight line, between Warracknabeal and Warracknabeal in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warracknabeal Primary School has 12.6.
How do St Mary's School and Warracknabeal Primary School rank in VIC?
St Mary's School is unranked and Warracknabeal Primary School is 1284th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.