Frankston East Primary School vs Frankston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frankston East Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
160 students · ICSEA 943
Frankston Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
241 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Frankston East Primary School Frankston VIC | Frankston Primary School Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1174 of 1,290 | #754 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3821 of 4,908 | #2252 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 160 | 241 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 87 | 133 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.frankstoneastps.vic.edu.au | www.frankstonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Frankston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.0 vs 34.3).
- •Frankston Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Frankston East Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.3).
- •Frankston Primary School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 160.
- •Frankston East Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -8%).
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 Frankston East Primary School better than Frankston Primary School?
On the Success Index, Frankston Primary School ranks higher (56.0 vs 34.3 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 Frankston East Primary School and Frankston Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Frankston and Frankston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frankston East Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Frankston Primary School has 12.3.
How do Frankston East Primary School and Frankston Primary School rank in VIC?
Frankston East Primary School is 1174th of 1,290 and Frankston Primary School is 754th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.