Baden Powell P-9 College vs St James the Apostle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 408 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baden Powell P-9 College
Hoppers Crossing · Government combined · Prep-9
827 students · ICSEA 1006
St James the Apostle School
Hoppers Crossing · Catholic primary · Prep-6
387 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Baden Powell P-9 College Hoppers Crossing VIC | St James the Apostle School Hoppers Crossing VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #215 of 239 | #598 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1004 of 1,259 | #1713 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-9 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 827 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 388 / 439 | 188 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 70 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.0 | 33.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hoppers Crossing 3029 | Hoppers Crossing 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bpc.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjhcn.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St James the Apostle School scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 33.2).
- •St James the Apostle School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St James the Apostle School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.5).
- •Baden Powell P-9 College is the larger school with 827 students compared with 387.
- •St James the Apostle School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -28%).
- •Baden Powell P-9 College is a government school while St James the Apostle 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 Baden Powell P-9 College better than St James the Apostle School?
On the Success Index, St James the Apostle School ranks higher (62.3 vs 33.2 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 Baden Powell P-9 College and St James the Apostle School?
About 408 m in a straight line, between Hoppers Crossing and Hoppers Crossing in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baden Powell P-9 College has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James the Apostle School has 11.5.
How do Baden Powell P-9 College and St James the Apostle School rank in VIC?
Baden Powell P-9 College is 215th of 239 and St James the Apostle School is 598th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.