Chatham Primary School vs St Paul's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 712 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chatham Primary School
Surrey Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
241 students · ICSEA 1147
St Paul's College
Balwyn · Independent special · U
50 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Chatham Primary School Surrey Hills VIC | St Paul's College Balwyn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #293 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #646 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 241 | 50 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 124 | 15 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 4.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Surrey Hills 3127 | Balwyn 3101 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chathamps.vic.edu.au | vmch.com.au/services/st-pauls-college/ |
The verdict
- •Chatham Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's College has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 15.0).
- •Chatham Primary School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 50.
- •St Paul's College has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -29%).
- •Chatham Primary School is a government school while St Paul's College is an independent 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 Chatham Primary School better than St Paul's College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chatham Primary School and St Paul's College?
About 712 m in a straight line, between Surrey Hills and Balwyn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chatham Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's College has 4.4.
How do Chatham Primary School and St Paul's College rank in VIC?
Chatham Primary School is 293rd of 1,290 and St Paul's College is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.