Cambridge Primary School vs St Peter 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 Peter Apostle School
Hoppers Crossing · Catholic primary · Prep-6
499 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Cambridge Primary School Hoppers Crossing VIC | St Peter Apostle School Hoppers Crossing VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #923 of 1,290 | #1088 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2851 of 4,908 | #3476 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 660 | 499 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 354 | 238 / 261 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 39.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hoppers Crossing 3029 | Hoppers Crossing 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cambridgeps.vic.edu.au | www.stpeterahc.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.8 vs 39.3).
- •Cambridge Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter Apostle School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.6).
- •Cambridge Primary School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 499.
- •St Peter Apostle School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -31%).
- •Cambridge Primary School is a government school while St Peter 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 Peter Apostle School?
On the Success Index, Cambridge Primary School ranks higher (47.8 vs 39.3 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 Peter 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 Peter Apostle School has 12.6.
How do Cambridge Primary School and St Peter Apostle School rank in VIC?
Cambridge Primary School is 923rd of 1,290 and St Peter Apostle School is 1088th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.