Cambridge Primary School vs St James the Apostle School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Primary School
Hoppers Crossing · Government primary · Prep-6
660 students · ICSEA 1036
St James the Apostle School
Hoppers Crossing · Catholic primary · Prep-6
387 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Cambridge Primary School Hoppers Crossing VIC | St James the Apostle School Hoppers Crossing VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #923 of 1,290 | #598 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2851 of 4,908 | #1713 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 660 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 354 | 188 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 33.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hoppers Crossing 3029 | Hoppers Crossing 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cambridgeps.vic.edu.au | www.sjhcn.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St James the Apostle School scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 47.8).
- •St James the Apostle School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St James the Apostle School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.6).
- •Cambridge Primary School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 387.
- •St James the Apostle School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -31%).
- •Cambridge Primary School 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 Cambridge Primary School better than St James the Apostle School?
On the Success Index, St James the Apostle School ranks higher (62.3 vs 47.8 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 Cambridge Primary School and St James the Apostle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hoppers Crossing and Hoppers Crossing in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cambridge Primary School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James the Apostle School has 11.5.
How do Cambridge Primary School and St James the Apostle School rank in VIC?
Cambridge Primary School is 923rd of 1,290 and St James the Apostle School is 598th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.