Fawkner Primary School vs St Mark's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 873 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fawkner Primary School
Fawkner · Government primary · Prep-6
238 students · ICSEA 1020
St Mark's School
Fawkner · Catholic primary · Prep-6
170 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Fawkner Primary School Fawkner VIC | St Mark's School Fawkner VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #657 of 1,290 | #248 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1941 of 4,908 | #512 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 238 | 170 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 124 | 87 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Fawkner 3060 | Fawkner 3060 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fawknerps.vic.edu.au | www.smfawkner.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mark's School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 59.8).
- •St Mark's School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fawkner Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.5).
- •Fawkner Primary School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 170.
- •St Mark's School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -13%).
- •Fawkner Primary School is a government school while St Mark'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 Fawkner Primary School better than St Mark's School?
On the Success Index, St Mark's School ranks higher (75.3 vs 59.8 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 Fawkner Primary School and St Mark's School?
About 873 m in a straight line, between Fawkner and Fawkner in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fawkner Primary School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mark's School has 11.5.
How do Fawkner Primary School and St Mark's School rank in VIC?
Fawkner Primary School is 657th of 1,290 and St Mark's School is 248th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.