St Michael's School vs Tallangatta Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 487 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's School
Tallangatta · Catholic primary · Prep-6
83 students · ICSEA 1006
Tallangatta Secondary College
Tallangatta · Government high school · 7-12
308 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | St Michael's School Tallangatta VIC | Tallangatta Secondary College Tallangatta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #871 of 1,290 | #225 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2668 of 4,908 | #775 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 83 | 308 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 38 | 150 / 158 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 64 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 34 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +177% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 31.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Tallangatta 3700 | Tallangatta 3700 |
| Council area | Towong | Towong |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.smtallangatta.catholic.edu.au | www.tallangatta-sc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's School scores higher on the Success Index (50.2 vs 48.3).
- •St Michael's School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tallangatta Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.6).
- •Tallangatta Secondary College is the larger school with 308 students compared with 83.
- •St Michael's School has grown faster over five years (177% vs -12%).
- •St Michael's School is a catholic school while Tallangatta 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 Michael's School better than Tallangatta Secondary College?
On the Success Index, St Michael's School ranks higher (50.2 vs 48.3 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 Michael's School and Tallangatta Secondary College?
About 487 m in a straight line, between Tallangatta and Tallangatta in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Michael's School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tallangatta Secondary College has 9.8.
How do St Michael's School and Tallangatta Secondary College rank in VIC?
St Michael's School is 871st of 1,290 and Tallangatta Secondary College is 225th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.