Ashley Park Primary School vs St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashley Park Primary School
Doreen · Government primary · Prep-6
497 students · ICSEA 1037
St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Doreen · Catholic primary · Prep-6
454 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Ashley Park Primary School Doreen VIC | St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School Doreen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #425 of 1,290 | #415 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1063 of 4,908 | #1041 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 497 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 239 / 258 | 231 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +170% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.0 | 27.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Doreen 3754 | Doreen 3754 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ashleyparkps.vic.edu.au | www.spadoreen.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.4 vs 69.7).
- •St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashley Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.8).
- •Ashley Park Primary School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 454.
- •Ashley Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (170% vs 44%).
- •Ashley Park Primary School is a government school while St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary 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 Ashley Park Primary School better than St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary 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 Ashley Park Primary School and St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Doreen and Doreen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashley Park Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School has 16.8.
How do Ashley Park Primary School and St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Ashley Park Primary School is 425th of 1,290 and St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School is 415th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.