Aspendale Primary School vs St Brigid's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspendale Primary School
Aspendale · Government primary · Prep-6
477 students · ICSEA 1100
St Brigid's School
Mordialloc · Catholic primary · Prep-6
169 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Aspendale Primary School Aspendale VIC | St Brigid's School Mordialloc VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #456 of 1,290 | #375 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1182 of 4,908 | #905 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 477 | 169 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 226 | 78 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Aspendale 3195 | Mordialloc 3195 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aspendale.vic.edu.au | www.sbmord.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's School scores higher on the Success Index (71.2 vs 68.2).
- •Aspendale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1091), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brigid's School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.3).
- •Aspendale Primary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 169.
- •Aspendale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -31%).
- •Aspendale Primary School is a government school while St Brigid'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 Aspendale Primary School better than St Brigid's School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's School ranks higher (71.2 vs 68.2 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 Aspendale Primary School and St Brigid's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Aspendale and Mordialloc in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspendale Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's School has 11.7.
How do Aspendale Primary School and St Brigid's School rank in VIC?
Aspendale Primary School is 456th of 1,290 and St Brigid's School is 375th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.