St Mary's School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 57 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School
Williamstown · Catholic primary · Prep-6
263 students · ICSEA 1107
St Patrick's School
Geelong West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
418 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | St Mary's School Williamstown VIC | St Patrick's School Geelong West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #507 of 1,290 | #226 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1398 of 4,908 | #461 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 263 | 418 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 132 | 203 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1107 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 31.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Williamstown 3016 | Geelong West 3218 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.smwilliamstown.catholic.edu.au | www.spgeelongwest.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (76.1 vs 65.8).
- •St Patrick's School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.5).
- •St Patrick's School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 263.
- •St Patrick's School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -22%).
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 Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's School ranks higher (76.1 vs 65.8 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 Patrick's School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Williamstown and Geelong West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 13.2.
How do St Mary's School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
St Mary's School is 507th of 1,290 and St Patrick's School is 226th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.