Doveton College vs St Paul Apostle South School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Doveton College
Doveton · Government combined · Prep-9
892 students · ICSEA 894
St Paul Apostle South School
Endeavour Hills · Catholic primary · Prep-6
273 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Doveton College Doveton VIC | St Paul Apostle South School Endeavour Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #239 of 239 | #478 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1259 of 1,259 | #1290 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-9 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 892 | 273 |
| Girls / boys | 441 / 451 | 126 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.9 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.8 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Doveton 3177 | Endeavour Hills 3802 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dovetoncollege.vic.edu.au | www.spsendeavourhills.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul Apostle South School scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 17.5).
- •St Paul Apostle South School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul Apostle South School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.4).
- •Doveton College is the larger school with 892 students compared with 273.
- •Doveton College has grown faster over five years (26% vs 9%).
- •Doveton College is a government school while St Paul Apostle South 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 Doveton College better than St Paul Apostle South School?
On the Success Index, St Paul Apostle South School ranks higher (67.0 vs 17.5 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 Doveton College and St Paul Apostle South School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Doveton and Endeavour Hills in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doveton College has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul Apostle South School has 13.4.
How do Doveton College and St Paul Apostle South School rank in VIC?
Doveton College is 239th of 239 and St Paul Apostle South School is 478th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.