Ascot Vale West Primary School vs St Brendan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ascot Vale West Primary School
Ascot Vale · Government primary · Prep-6
278 students · ICSEA 1029
St Brendan's School
Flemington · Catholic primary · Prep-6
82 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Ascot Vale West Primary School Ascot Vale VIC | St Brendan's School Flemington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #689 of 1,290 | #928 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2042 of 4,908 | #2876 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 278 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 153 | 48 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 10.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ascot Vale 3032 | Flemington 3031 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.avwps.vic.edu.au | www.sbflemington.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ascot Vale West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.6 vs 47.5).
- •Ascot Vale West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brendan's School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 12.1).
- •Ascot Vale West Primary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 82.
- •Ascot Vale West Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -36%).
- •Ascot Vale West Primary 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 West Primary School better than St Brendan's School?
On the Success Index, Ascot Vale West Primary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 47.5 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 Ascot Vale West Primary School and St Brendan's School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ascot Vale and Flemington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ascot Vale West Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's School has 7.8.
How do Ascot Vale West Primary School and St Brendan's School rank in VIC?
Ascot Vale West Primary School is 689th of 1,290 and St Brendan's School is 928th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.