Ardeer Primary School vs St Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 958 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ardeer Primary School
Ardeer · Government primary · Prep-6
139 students · ICSEA 986
St Paul's School
Sunshine West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
515 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Ardeer Primary School Ardeer VIC | St Paul's School Sunshine West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1001 of 1,290 | #798 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3148 of 4,908 | #2396 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 139 | 515 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 72 | 265 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 36.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ardeer 3022 | Sunshine West 3020 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=de89c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.spsunshinewest.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 44.0).
- •St Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 139.
- •St Paul's School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -10%).
- •Ardeer Primary School is a government school while St Paul'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 Ardeer Primary School better than St Paul's School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's School ranks higher (54.2 vs 44.0 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 Ardeer Primary School and St Paul's School?
About 958 m in a straight line, between Ardeer and Sunshine West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ardeer Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's School has 14.1.
How do Ardeer Primary School and St Paul's School rank in VIC?
Ardeer Primary School is 1001st of 1,290 and St Paul's School is 798th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.