Epping Primary School vs St Peter's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 656 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Epping Primary School
Epping · Government primary · Prep-6
319 students · ICSEA 977
St Peter's School
Epping · Catholic primary · Prep-6
348 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Epping Primary School Epping VIC | St Peter's School Epping VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1016 of 1,290 | #416 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3197 of 4,908 | #1042 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 319 | 348 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 176 | 177 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Epping 3076 | Epping 3076 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eppingps.vic.edu.au | www.stprepp.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter's School scores higher on the Success Index (69.7 vs 43.3).
- •St Peter's School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Epping Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.7).
- •St Peter's School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 319.
- •St Peter's School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -25%).
- •Epping Primary School is a government school while St Peter's 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 Epping Primary School better than St Peter's School?
On the Success Index, St Peter's School ranks higher (69.7 vs 43.3 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 Epping Primary School and St Peter's School?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Epping and Epping in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Epping Primary School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's School has 14.7.
How do Epping Primary School and St Peter's School rank in VIC?
Epping Primary School is 1016th of 1,290 and St Peter's School is 416th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.