Ascot Vale Heights School vs St Brendan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 877 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ascot Vale Heights School
Ascot Vale · Government special · U
103 students · ICSEA 1021
St Brendan's School
Flemington · Catholic primary · Prep-6
82 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Ascot Vale Heights School Ascot Vale VIC | St Brendan's School Flemington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #928 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2876 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 103 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 60 | 48 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | – | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 4.1 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 10.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ascot Vale 3032 | Flemington 3031 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ascotvalehs.vic.edu.au/ | www.sbflemington.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ascot Vale Heights School has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ascot Vale Heights School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 7.8).
- •Ascot Vale Heights School is the larger school with 103 students compared with 82.
- •Ascot Vale Heights School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -36%).
- •Ascot Vale Heights School is a government school while St Brendan'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 Ascot Vale Heights School better than St Brendan's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ascot Vale Heights School and St Brendan's School?
About 877 m in a straight line, between Ascot Vale and Flemington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ascot Vale Heights School has 4.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's School has 7.8.
How do Ascot Vale Heights School and St Brendan's School rank in VIC?
Ascot Vale Heights School is unranked and St Brendan's School is 928th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.