Antonine College vs St Oliver Plunkett's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km 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
St Oliver Plunkett's School
Pascoe Vale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
379 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Antonine College Pascoe Vale South VIC | St Oliver Plunkett's School Pascoe Vale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #217 of 239 | #124 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1021 of 1,259 | #220 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 927 | 379 |
| Girls / boys | 488 / 439 | 199 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 55 |
| 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% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.3 | 26.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.2 | 9.6 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Pascoe Vale South 3044 | Pascoe Vale 3044 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.antonine.catholic.edu.au | www.sopascoevale.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Oliver Plunkett's School scores higher on the Success Index (79.5 vs 32.2).
- •St Oliver Plunkett's School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Antonine College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.6).
- •Antonine College is the larger school with 927 students compared with 379.
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 St Oliver Plunkett's School?
On the Success Index, St Oliver Plunkett's School ranks higher (79.5 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 St Oliver Plunkett's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pascoe Vale South and Pascoe Vale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Antonine College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Oliver Plunkett's School has 14.6.
How do Antonine College and St Oliver Plunkett's School rank in VIC?
Antonine College is 217th of 239 and St Oliver Plunkett's School is 124th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.