Burwood East Primary School vs St Christopher's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burwood East Primary School
Burwood East · Government primary · Prep-6
520 students · ICSEA 1147
St Christopher's School
Glen Waverley · Catholic primary · Prep-6
148 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Burwood East Primary School Burwood East VIC | St Christopher's School Glen Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #150 of 1,290 | #68 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #272 of 4,908 | #105 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 520 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 271 | 65 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +85% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Burwood East 3151 | Glen Waverley 3150 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.burwoodeastps.vic.edu.au | www.scsyndal.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Christopher's School scores higher on the Success Index (82.3 vs 78.7).
- •Burwood East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Christopher's School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.1).
- •Burwood East Primary School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 148.
- •St Christopher's School has grown faster over five years (85% vs -9%).
- •Burwood East Primary School is a government school while St Christopher'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 Burwood East Primary School better than St Christopher's School?
On the Success Index, St Christopher's School ranks higher (82.3 vs 78.7 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 Burwood East Primary School and St Christopher's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Burwood East and Glen Waverley in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burwood East Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Christopher's School has 12.6.
How do Burwood East Primary School and St Christopher's School rank in VIC?
Burwood East Primary School is 150th of 1,290 and St Christopher's School is 68th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.