Eppalock Primary School vs St Francis of the Fields School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eppalock Primary School
Axe Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
49 students · ICSEA 1043
St Francis of the Fields School
Strathfieldsaye · Catholic primary · Prep-6
614 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Eppalock Primary School Axe Creek VIC | St Francis of the Fields School Strathfieldsaye VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #360 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #847 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 49 | 614 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 36 | 307 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 42.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Axe Creek 3551 | Strathfieldsaye 3551 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | eppalockps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sfstrathfieldsaye.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis of the Fields School scores higher on the Success Index (71.8 vs 61.3).
- •St Francis of the Fields School has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eppalock Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 14.4).
- •St Francis of the Fields School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 49.
- •St Francis of the Fields School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -16%).
- •Eppalock Primary School is a government school while St Francis of the Fields 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 Eppalock Primary School better than St Francis of the Fields School?
On the Success Index, St Francis of the Fields School ranks higher (71.8 vs 61.3 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 Eppalock Primary School and St Francis of the Fields School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Axe Creek and Strathfieldsaye in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eppalock Primary School has 7.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis of the Fields School has 14.4.
How do Eppalock Primary School and St Francis of the Fields School rank in VIC?
Eppalock Primary School is unranked and St Francis of the Fields School is 360th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.