Aberfeldie Primary School vs Ave Maria College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 212 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aberfeldie Primary School
Essendon · Government primary · Prep-6
374 students · ICSEA 1108
Ave Maria College
Aberfeldie · Catholic high school · 7-12
826 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Aberfeldie Primary School Essendon VIC | Ave Maria College Aberfeldie VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #192 of 1,290 | #94 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #370 of 4,908 | #242 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 374 | 826 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 186 | 826 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 125 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 8.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 65.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 31.1 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Essendon 3040 | Aberfeldie 3040 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aberfeldieps.vic.edu.au/ | www.avemaria.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aberfeldie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.4 vs 71.7).
- •Aberfeldie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ave Maria College has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.5).
- •Ave Maria College is the larger school with 826 students compared with 374.
- •Ave Maria College has grown faster over five years (0% vs -7%).
- •Aberfeldie Primary School is a government school while Ave Maria College is a catholic 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 Aberfeldie Primary School better than Ave Maria College?
On the Success Index, Aberfeldie Primary School ranks higher (77.4 vs 71.7 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 Aberfeldie Primary School and Ave Maria College?
About 212 m in a straight line, between Essendon and Aberfeldie in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aberfeldie Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ave Maria College has 12.6.
How do Aberfeldie Primary School and Ave Maria College rank in VIC?
Aberfeldie Primary School is 192nd of 1,290 and Ave Maria College is 94th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.