Aberfeldie Primary School vs St Margaret's 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.
Aberfeldie Primary School
Essendon · Government primary · Prep-6
374 students · ICSEA 1108
St Margaret's Primary School
Maribyrnong · Catholic primary · Prep-6
441 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Aberfeldie Primary School Essendon VIC | St Margaret's Primary School Maribyrnong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #192 of 1,290 | #110 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #370 of 4,908 | #196 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 374 | 441 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 186 | 198 / 243 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 66 |
| 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 | 1108 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 30.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Essendon 3040 | Maribyrnong 3032 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aberfeldieps.vic.edu.au/ | www.smmaribyrnong.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.9 vs 77.4).
- •St Margaret's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1108), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aberfeldie Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.4).
- •St Margaret's Primary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 374.
- •St Margaret's Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -7%).
- •Aberfeldie Primary School is a government school while St Margaret's Primary School 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 St Margaret's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Margaret's Primary School ranks higher (79.9 vs 77.4 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 Aberfeldie Primary School and St Margaret's Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Essendon and Maribyrnong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aberfeldie Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Margaret's Primary School has 14.4.
How do Aberfeldie Primary School and St Margaret's Primary School rank in VIC?
Aberfeldie Primary School is 192nd of 1,290 and St Margaret's Primary School is 110th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.