Deepdene Primary School vs Genazzano FCJ College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 437 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deepdene Primary School
Deepdene · Government primary · Prep-6
353 students · ICSEA 1159
Genazzano FCJ College
Kew · Catholic combined · Prep-12
680 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Deepdene Primary School Deepdene VIC | Genazzano FCJ College Kew VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #245 of 1,290 | #77 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #506 of 4,908 | #240 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 353 | 680 |
| Girls / boys | 169 / 184 | 680 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 53 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 120 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 20.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1159 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 90.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 63.1 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Deepdene 3103 | Kew 3101 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.deepdeneps.vic.edu.au/ | www.genazzano.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Deepdene Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 71.1).
- •Deepdene Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1127), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Genazzano FCJ College has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 15.3).
- •Genazzano FCJ College is the larger school with 680 students compared with 353.
- •Deepdene Primary School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -27%).
- •Deepdene Primary School is a government school while Genazzano FCJ College 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 Deepdene Primary School better than Genazzano FCJ College?
On the Success Index, Deepdene Primary School ranks higher (75.3 vs 71.1 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 Deepdene Primary School and Genazzano FCJ College?
About 437 m in a straight line, between Deepdene and Kew in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deepdene Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Genazzano FCJ College has 7.6.
How do Deepdene Primary School and Genazzano FCJ College rank in VIC?
Deepdene Primary School is 245th of 1,290 and Genazzano FCJ College is 77th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.