St Thomas More's School vs Tecoma Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 700 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas More's School
Belgrave · Catholic primary · Prep-6
101 students · ICSEA 1089
Tecoma Primary School
Tecoma · Government primary · Prep-6
361 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | St Thomas More's School Belgrave VIC | Tecoma Primary School Tecoma VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #286 of 1,290 | #543 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #619 of 4,908 | #1523 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 101 | 361 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 49 | 187 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Belgrave 3160 | Tecoma 3160 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.smbelgrave.catholic.edu.au | www.tecomaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More's School scores higher on the Success Index (74.1 vs 64.3).
- •St Thomas More's School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1080), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas More's School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.8).
- •Tecoma Primary School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 101.
- •St Thomas More's School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -20%).
- •St Thomas More's School is a catholic school while Tecoma 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 Thomas More's School better than Tecoma Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas More's School ranks higher (74.1 vs 64.3 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 Thomas More's School and Tecoma Primary School?
About 700 m in a straight line, between Belgrave and Tecoma in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Thomas More's School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tecoma Primary School has 13.8.
How do St Thomas More's School and Tecoma Primary School rank in VIC?
St Thomas More's School is 286th of 1,290 and Tecoma Primary School is 543rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.