St Michael's School vs Traralgon College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's School
Traralgon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
456 students · ICSEA 1058
Traralgon College
Traralgon · Government high school · 7-12
880 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | St Michael's School Traralgon VIC | Traralgon College Traralgon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #552 of 1,290 | #343 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1553 of 4,908 | #1391 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 456 | 880 |
| Girls / boys | 234 / 222 | 417 / 463 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 172 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 108 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 75.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 58.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 8% |
| Suburb | Traralgon 3844 | Traralgon 3844 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stmtraralgon.catholic.edu.au | www.traralsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's School scores higher on the Success Index (64.0 vs 21.4).
- •St Michael's School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Traralgon College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.8).
- •Traralgon College is the larger school with 880 students compared with 456.
- •St Michael's School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -15%).
- •St Michael's School is a catholic school while Traralgon 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 Traralgon College?
On the Success Index, St Michael's School ranks higher (64.0 vs 21.4 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 Traralgon College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Traralgon and Traralgon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Michael's School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Traralgon College has 11.7.
How do St Michael's School and Traralgon College rank in VIC?
St Michael's School is 552nd of 1,290 and Traralgon College is 343rd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.