Bayles Regional Primary School vs St John the Baptist's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bayles Regional Primary School
Bayles · Government primary · Prep-6
161 students · ICSEA 998
St John the Baptist's School
Koo Wee Rup · Catholic primary · Prep-6
203 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Bayles Regional Primary School Bayles VIC | St John the Baptist's School Koo Wee Rup VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #917 of 1,290 | #891 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2836 of 4,908 | #2746 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 161 | 203 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 74 | 107 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bayles 3981 | Koo Wee Rup 3981 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.baylesps.vic.edu.au/ | www.stjohnskwr.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist's School scores higher on the Success Index (49.3 vs 48.0).
- •St John the Baptist's School has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bayles Regional Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.9).
- •St John the Baptist's School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 161.
- •Bayles Regional Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -5%).
- •Bayles Regional Primary School is a government school while St John the Baptist'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 Bayles Regional Primary School better than St John the Baptist's School?
On the Success Index, St John the Baptist's School ranks higher (49.3 vs 48.0 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 Bayles Regional Primary School and St John the Baptist's School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Bayles and Koo Wee Rup in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayles Regional Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John the Baptist's School has 14.9.
How do Bayles Regional Primary School and St John the Baptist's School rank in VIC?
Bayles Regional Primary School is 917th of 1,290 and St John the Baptist's School is 891st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.