Drysdale Primary School vs St Thomas Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Drysdale Primary School
Drysdale · Government primary · Prep-6
388 students · ICSEA 1016
St Thomas Primary School
Drysdale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
428 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Drysdale Primary School Drysdale VIC | St Thomas Primary School Drysdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #833 of 1,290 | #635 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2546 of 4,908 | #1876 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 388 | 428 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 207 | 207 / 221 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Drysdale 3222 | Drysdale 3222 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.drysdaleps.vic.edu.au | www.stdrysdale.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 52.1).
- •St Thomas Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas Primary School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 388.
- •St Thomas Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -19%).
- •Drysdale Primary School is a government school while St Thomas Primary 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 Drysdale Primary School better than St Thomas Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas Primary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 52.1 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 Drysdale Primary School and St Thomas Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Drysdale and Drysdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Drysdale Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas Primary School has 13.7.
How do Drysdale Primary School and St Thomas Primary School rank in VIC?
Drysdale Primary School is 833rd of 1,290 and St Thomas Primary School is 635th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.