Ashby Primary School vs Holy Spirit Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashby Primary School
Geelong West · Government primary · Prep-6
259 students · ICSEA 1059
Holy Spirit Parish School
Manifold Heights · Catholic primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Ashby Primary School Geelong West VIC | Holy Spirit Parish School Manifold Heights VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #306 of 1,290 | #365 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #678 of 4,908 | #859 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 259 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 130 | 159 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 25.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Geelong West 3218 | Manifold Heights 3218 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ashbyps.vic.edu.au/Ashby/Ashby_Primary_School.html | www.hsmanifoldheights.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ashby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 71.6).
- •Holy Spirit Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Spirit Parish School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.1).
- •Holy Spirit Parish School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 259.
- •Ashby Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs 2%).
- •Ashby Primary School is a government school while Holy Spirit Parish 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 Ashby Primary School better than Holy Spirit Parish School?
On the Success Index, Ashby Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 71.6 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 Ashby Primary School and Holy Spirit Parish School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Geelong West and Manifold Heights in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashby Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit Parish School has 12.6.
How do Ashby Primary School and Holy Spirit Parish School rank in VIC?
Ashby Primary School is 306th of 1,290 and Holy Spirit Parish School is 365th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.