Aldercourt Primary School vs St Joachim's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aldercourt Primary School
Frankston North · Government primary · Prep-6
225 students · ICSEA 918
St Joachim's School
Carrum Downs · Catholic primary · Prep-6
328 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Aldercourt Primary School Frankston North VIC | St Joachim's School Carrum Downs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1233 of 1,290 | #692 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4202 of 4,908 | #2054 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 225 | 328 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 114 | 179 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Frankston North 3200 | Carrum Downs 3201 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aldercourtps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjcarrumdowns.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joachim's School scores higher on the Success Index (58.5 vs 28.9).
- •St Joachim's School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aldercourt Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.8).
- •St Joachim's School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 225.
- •Aldercourt Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 1%).
- •Aldercourt Primary School is a government school while St Joachim's 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 Aldercourt Primary School better than St Joachim's School?
On the Success Index, St Joachim's School ranks higher (58.5 vs 28.9 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 Aldercourt Primary School and St Joachim's School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Frankston North and Carrum Downs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aldercourt Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joachim's School has 15.8.
How do Aldercourt Primary School and St Joachim's School rank in VIC?
Aldercourt Primary School is 1233rd of 1,290 and St Joachim's School is 692nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.