Docklands Primary School vs Simonds Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Docklands Primary School
Docklands · Government primary · Prep-6
616 students · ICSEA 1133
Simonds Catholic College
West Melbourne · Catholic high school · 7-12
359 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Docklands Primary School Docklands VIC | Simonds Catholic College West Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 1,290 | #84 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #25 of 4,908 | #207 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 616 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 298 / 318 | 0 / 359 |
| Foundation intake | 128 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 65 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 57 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.3 | 37.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 18.5 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Docklands 3008 | West Melbourne 3003 |
| Council area | Melbourne | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.docklandsps.vic.edu.au | www.sccmelb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Docklands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (86.0 vs 73.1).
- •Docklands Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Simonds Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.6).
- •Docklands Primary School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 359.
- •Docklands Primary School is a government school while Simonds Catholic 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 Docklands Primary School better than Simonds Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Docklands Primary School ranks higher (86.0 vs 73.1 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 Docklands Primary School and Simonds Catholic College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Docklands and West Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Docklands Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Simonds Catholic College has 9.5.
How do Docklands Primary School and Simonds Catholic College rank in VIC?
Docklands Primary School is 18th of 1,290 and Simonds Catholic College is 84th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.