Clarinda Primary School vs St Peter's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clarinda Primary School
Clarinda · Government primary · Prep-6
334 students · ICSEA 1082
St Peter's School
Clayton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
133 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Clarinda Primary School Clarinda VIC | St Peter's School Clayton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #318 of 1,290 | #455 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #713 of 4,908 | #1179 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 334 | 133 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 158 | 63 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 13.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Clarinda 3169 | Clayton 3168 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clarindaps.vic.edu.au | www.spclayton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clarinda Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.2 vs 68.3).
- •St Peter's School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.3).
- •Clarinda Primary School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 133.
- •Clarinda Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -20%).
- •Clarinda Primary School is a government school while St Peter'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 Clarinda Primary School better than St Peter's School?
On the Success Index, Clarinda Primary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 68.3 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 Clarinda Primary School and St Peter's School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Clarinda and Clayton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarinda Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's School has 9.8.
How do Clarinda Primary School and St Peter's School rank in VIC?
Clarinda Primary School is 318th of 1,290 and St Peter's School is 455th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.