Exford Primary School vs St Anthony's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Exford Primary School
Exford · Government primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1003
St Anthony's School
Melton South · Catholic primary · Prep-6
646 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Exford Primary School Exford VIC | St Anthony's School Melton South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1117 of 1,290 | #959 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3581 of 4,908 | #2987 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 326 | 646 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 167 | 315 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 53.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 29.7 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Exford 3338 | Melton South 3338 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.exfordps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sameltonsth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's School scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 37.8).
- •Exford Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anthony's School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.3).
- •St Anthony's School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 326.
- •St Anthony's School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -30%).
- •Exford Primary School is a government school while St Anthony'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 Exford Primary School better than St Anthony's School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's School ranks higher (46.2 vs 37.8 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 Exford Primary School and St Anthony's School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Exford and Melton South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Exford Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's School has 12.0.
How do Exford Primary School and St Anthony's School rank in VIC?
Exford Primary School is 1117th of 1,290 and St Anthony's School is 959th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.