Apollo Parkways Primary School vs St Thomas the Apostle School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 998 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Apollo Parkways Primary School
Greensborough · Government primary · Prep-6
675 students · ICSEA 1103
St Thomas the Apostle School
Greensborough · Catholic primary · Prep-6
226 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Apollo Parkways Primary School Greensborough VIC | St Thomas the Apostle School Greensborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #369 of 1,290 | #433 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #879 of 4,908 | #1087 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 675 | 226 |
| Girls / boys | 328 / 347 | 102 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.3 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Greensborough 3088 | Greensborough 3088 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.apolloparkps.vic.edu.au | www.stgreensboroughnth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Apollo Parkways Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 69.2).
- •Apollo Parkways Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas the Apostle School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.2).
- •Apollo Parkways Primary School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 226.
- •Apollo Parkways Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -37%).
- •Apollo Parkways Primary School is a government school while St Thomas the Apostle 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 Apollo Parkways Primary School better than St Thomas the Apostle School?
On the Success Index, Apollo Parkways Primary School ranks higher (71.4 vs 69.2 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 Apollo Parkways Primary School and St Thomas the Apostle School?
About 998 m in a straight line, between Greensborough and Greensborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Apollo Parkways Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas the Apostle School has 11.1.
How do Apollo Parkways Primary School and St Thomas the Apostle School rank in VIC?
Apollo Parkways Primary School is 369th of 1,290 and St Thomas the Apostle School is 433rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.