St Patrick's School vs Stawell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's School
Stawell · Catholic primary · Prep-6
150 students · ICSEA 1026
Stawell Primary School
Stawell · Government primary · Prep-6
259 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | St Patrick's School Stawell VIC | Stawell Primary School Stawell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #811 of 1,290 | #1030 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2443 of 4,908 | #3238 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 150 | 259 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 74 | 113 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 18.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Stawell 3380 | Stawell 3380 |
| Council area | Northern Grampians | Northern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.spstawell.catholic.edu.au | www.stawellps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (53.6 vs 42.7).
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Stawell Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.3).
- •Stawell Primary School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 150.
- •St Patrick's School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -9%).
- •St Patrick's School is a catholic school while Stawell Primary School 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 Patrick's School better than Stawell Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's School ranks higher (53.6 vs 42.7 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 Patrick's School and Stawell Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stawell and Stawell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Patrick's School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stawell Primary School has 13.9.
How do St Patrick's School and Stawell Primary School rank in VIC?
St Patrick's School is 811th of 1,290 and Stawell Primary School is 1030th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.