Eltham High School vs St Francis Xavier Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eltham High School
Eltham · Government high school · 7-12
1,326 students · ICSEA 1101
St Francis Xavier Primary School
Montmorency · Catholic primary · Prep-6
382 students · ICSEA 1122
| Measure | Eltham High School Eltham VIC | St Francis Xavier Primary School Montmorency VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 348 | #15 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #199 of 1,472 | #21 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,326 | 382 |
| Girls / boys | 627 / 699 | 181 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | – | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | 204 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 244 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1122 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.9 | 29.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.2 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Eltham 3095 | Montmorency 3094 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elthamhs.vic.edu.au | www.sfxmontmorency.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (86.4 vs 73.3).
- •St Francis Xavier Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1101), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eltham High School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.9).
- •Eltham High School is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 382.
- •St Francis Xavier Primary School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -8%).
- •Eltham High School is a government school while St Francis Xavier 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 Eltham High School better than St Francis Xavier Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis Xavier Primary School ranks higher (86.4 vs 73.3 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 Eltham High School and St Francis Xavier Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Eltham and Montmorency in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eltham High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier Primary School has 12.9.
How do Eltham High School and St Francis Xavier Primary School rank in VIC?
Eltham High School is 82nd of 348 and St Francis Xavier Primary School is 15th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.