Baxter Primary School vs St Brendan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baxter Primary School
Baxter · Government primary · Prep-6
216 students · ICSEA 1001
St Brendan's School
Somerville · Catholic primary · Prep-6
270 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Baxter Primary School Baxter VIC | St Brendan's School Somerville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #821 of 1,290 | #613 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2479 of 4,908 | #1791 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 216 | 270 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 118 | 123 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Baxter 3911 | Somerville 3912 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.baxterps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sbsomerville.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's School scores higher on the Success Index (61.6 vs 53.1).
- •St Brendan's School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Baxter Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.9).
- •St Brendan's School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 216.
- •Baxter Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 7%).
- •Baxter Primary School is a government school while St Brendan'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 Baxter Primary School better than St Brendan's School?
On the Success Index, St Brendan's School ranks higher (61.6 vs 53.1 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 Baxter Primary School and St Brendan's School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Baxter and Somerville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baxter Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's School has 13.9.
How do Baxter Primary School and St Brendan's School rank in VIC?
Baxter Primary School is 821st of 1,290 and St Brendan's School is 613th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.