St Mary's School vs St Monica's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 111 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School
Whittlesea · Catholic primary · Prep-6
262 students · ICSEA 1032
St Monica's School
Kangaroo Flat · Catholic primary · Prep-6
284 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | St Mary's School Whittlesea VIC | St Monica's School Kangaroo Flat VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #780 of 1,290 | #810 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2337 of 4,908 | #2442 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 262 | 284 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 129 | 149 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 20.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Whittlesea 3757 | Kangaroo Flat 3555 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.smwhittlesea.catholic.edu.au | www.smkangarooflat.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (54.9 vs 53.6).
- •St Monica's School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.6).
- •St Monica's School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 262.
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 Monica's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (54.9 vs 53.6 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 Monica's School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Whittlesea and Kangaroo Flat in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Monica's School has 13.7.
How do St Mary's School and St Monica's School rank in VIC?
St Mary's School is 780th of 1,290 and St Monica's School is 810th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.