Australian International Academy of Education vs St Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 327 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian International Academy of Education
Coburg · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,215 students · ICSEA 1071
St Paul's School
Coburg · Catholic primary · Prep-6
200 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Australian International Academy of Education Coburg VIC | St Paul's School Coburg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #110 of 239 | #302 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #386 of 1,259 | #664 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,215 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 1,068 / 1,147 | 97 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | 172 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 194 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 105 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 208.9 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 100.1 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Coburg 3058 | Coburg 3058 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aia.vic.edu.au/ | www.spcoburg.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (73.7 vs 64.2).
- •St Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian International Academy of Education has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.4).
- •Australian International Academy of Education is the larger school with 2,215 students compared with 200.
- •Australian International Academy of Education has grown faster over five years (44% vs -18%).
- •Australian International Academy of Education is a independent school while St Paul'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 Australian International Academy of Education better than St Paul's School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's School ranks higher (73.7 vs 64.2 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 Australian International Academy of Education and St Paul's School?
About 327 m in a straight line, between Coburg and Coburg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian International Academy of Education has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's School has 11.4.
How do Australian International Academy of Education and St Paul's School rank in VIC?
Australian International Academy of Education is 110th of 239 and St Paul's School is 302nd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.