East Preston Islamic College vs Holy Name School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Preston Islamic College
Preston · Independent combined · Prep-12
733 students · ICSEA 976
Holy Name School
Reservoir · Catholic primary · Prep-6
205 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | East Preston Islamic College Preston VIC | Holy Name School Reservoir VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #221 of 239 | #403 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1037 of 1,259 | #1013 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 733 | 205 |
| Girls / boys | 373 / 360 | 94 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 60 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 15 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.4 | 17.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.5 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Preston 3072 | Reservoir 3073 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.epic.vic.edu.au | www.hnpe.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Name School scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 31.5).
- •Holy Name School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Preston Islamic College is the larger school with 733 students compared with 205.
- •East Preston Islamic College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -15%).
- •East Preston Islamic College is a independent school while Holy Name 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 East Preston Islamic College better than Holy Name School?
On the Success Index, Holy Name School ranks higher (70.0 vs 31.5 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 East Preston Islamic College and Holy Name School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Preston and Reservoir in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Preston Islamic College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Name School has 12.0.
How do East Preston Islamic College and Holy Name School rank in VIC?
East Preston Islamic College is 221st of 239 and Holy Name School is 403rd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.