Antonine College vs Coburg West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 798 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Antonine College
Pascoe Vale South · Catholic combined · Prep-12
927 students · ICSEA 982
Coburg West Primary School
Coburg · Government primary · Prep-6
370 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Antonine College Pascoe Vale South VIC | Coburg West Primary School Coburg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #217 of 239 | #93 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1021 of 1,259 | #157 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 927 | 370 |
| Girls / boys | 488 / 439 | 177 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 88 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.3 | 26.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.2 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Pascoe Vale South 3044 | Coburg 3058 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.antonine.catholic.edu.au | www.cobw.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Coburg West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 32.2).
- •Coburg West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Antonine College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.9).
- •Antonine College is the larger school with 927 students compared with 370.
- •Antonine College has grown faster over five years (15% vs -29%).
- •Antonine College is a catholic school while Coburg West 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 Antonine College better than Coburg West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Coburg West Primary School ranks higher (80.8 vs 32.2 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 Antonine College and Coburg West Primary School?
About 798 m in a straight line, between Pascoe Vale South and Coburg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Antonine College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coburg West Primary School has 13.9.
How do Antonine College and Coburg West Primary School rank in VIC?
Antonine College is 217th of 239 and Coburg West Primary School is 93rd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.