St Patrick's School vs Tongala Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 268 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's School
Tongala · Catholic primary · Prep-6
95 students · ICSEA 994
Tongala Primary School
Tongala · Government primary · Prep-6
140 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | St Patrick's School Tongala VIC | Tongala Primary School Tongala VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #907 of 1,290 | #1083 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2799 of 4,908 | #3452 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 95 | 140 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 53 | 73 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Tongala 3621 | Tongala 3621 |
| Council area | Campaspe | Campaspe |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sptongala.catholic.edu.au | www.tongalaps.wordpress.com |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 39.6).
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.0).
- •Tongala Primary School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 95.
- •St Patrick's School has grown faster over five years (51% vs -2%).
- •St Patrick's School is a catholic school while Tongala 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 Tongala Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's School ranks higher (48.6 vs 39.6 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 Tongala Primary School?
About 268 m in a straight line, between Tongala and Tongala in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Patrick's School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tongala Primary School has 12.0.
How do St Patrick's School and Tongala Primary School rank in VIC?
St Patrick's School is 907th of 1,290 and Tongala Primary School is 1083rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.