Flemington Primary School vs St Brendan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 417 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Flemington Primary School
Flemington · Government primary · Prep-6
328 students · ICSEA 1140
St Brendan's School
Flemington · Catholic primary · Prep-6
82 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Flemington Primary School Flemington VIC | St Brendan's School Flemington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 1,290 | #928 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #110 of 4,908 | #2876 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 328 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 163 / 165 | 48 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 10.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Flemington 3031 | Flemington 3031 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.flemingtonps.vic.edu.au | www.sbflemington.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Flemington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.0 vs 47.5).
- •Flemington Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brendan's School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 13.6).
- •Flemington Primary School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 82.
- •Flemington Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -36%).
- •Flemington Primary School is a government school while St Brendan'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 Flemington Primary School better than St Brendan's School?
On the Success Index, Flemington Primary School ranks higher (82.0 vs 47.5 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 Flemington Primary School and St Brendan's School?
About 417 m in a straight line, between Flemington and Flemington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Flemington Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's School has 7.8.
How do Flemington Primary School and St Brendan's School rank in VIC?
Flemington Primary School is 71st of 1,290 and St Brendan's School is 928th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.