East Preston Islamic College vs St Pius X School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 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
St Pius X School
Heidelberg West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
46 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | East Preston Islamic College Preston VIC | St Pius X School Heidelberg West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #221 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1037 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 733 | 46 |
| Girls / boys | 373 / 360 | 19 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 9 |
| 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% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.4 | 4.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.5 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Preston 3072 | Heidelberg West 3081 |
| Council area | Darebin | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.epic.vic.edu.au | www.spxhw.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Pius X School scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 31.5).
- •St Pius X School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Pius X School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.7).
- •East Preston Islamic College is the larger school with 733 students compared with 46.
- •East Preston Islamic College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -27%).
- •East Preston Islamic College is a independent school while St Pius X 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 St Pius X School?
On the Success Index, St Pius X School ranks higher (64.4 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 St Pius X School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Preston and Heidelberg West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Preston Islamic College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Pius X School has 9.6.
How do East Preston Islamic College and St Pius X School rank in VIC?
East Preston Islamic College is 221st of 239 and St Pius X School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.