Essendon North Primary School vs St John Bosco's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Essendon North Primary School
Essendon North · Government primary · Prep-6
629 students · ICSEA 1116
St John Bosco's School
Niddrie · Catholic primary · Prep-6
413 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Essendon North Primary School Essendon North VIC | St John Bosco's School Niddrie VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #299 of 1,290 | #225 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #657 of 4,908 | #454 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 629 | 413 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 323 | 213 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.8 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Essendon North 3041 | Niddrie 3042 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.enps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjbniddrie.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John Bosco's School scores higher on the Success Index (76.2 vs 73.7).
- •Essendon North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1108), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Essendon North Primary School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 413.
- •Essendon North Primary School is a government school while St John Bosco'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 Essendon North Primary School better than St John Bosco's School?
On the Success Index, St John Bosco's School ranks higher (76.2 vs 73.7 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 Essendon North Primary School and St John Bosco's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Essendon North and Niddrie in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Essendon North Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Bosco's School has 14.6.
How do Essendon North Primary School and St John Bosco's School rank in VIC?
Essendon North Primary School is 299th of 1,290 and St John Bosco's School is 225th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.