St Mary's School vs Whittlesea Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 831 m 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
Whittlesea Secondary College
Whittlesea · Government high school · 7-12
723 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | St Mary's School Whittlesea VIC | Whittlesea Secondary College Whittlesea VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #780 of 1,290 | #251 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2337 of 4,908 | #882 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 262 | 723 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 129 | 352 / 371 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 111 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 62.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 23.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Whittlesea 3757 | Whittlesea 3757 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.smwhittlesea.catholic.edu.au | www.whittleseasc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (54.9 vs 43.2).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Whittlesea Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.6).
- •Whittlesea Secondary College is the larger school with 723 students compared with 262.
- •Whittlesea Secondary College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -14%).
- •St Mary's School is a catholic school while Whittlesea Secondary College 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 Whittlesea Secondary College?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (54.9 vs 43.2 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 Whittlesea Secondary College?
About 831 m in a straight line, between Whittlesea and Whittlesea in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whittlesea Secondary College has 11.6.
How do St Mary's School and Whittlesea Secondary College rank in VIC?
St Mary's School is 780th of 1,290 and Whittlesea Secondary College is 251st of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.