Frankston Heights Primary School vs Frankston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frankston Heights Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
458 students · ICSEA 1043
Frankston High School
Frankston · Government high school · 7-12
1,964 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Frankston Heights Primary School Frankston VIC | Frankston High School Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #504 of 1,290 | #140 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1393 of 4,908 | #426 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 458 | 1,964 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 247 | 928 / 1,036 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 352 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 290 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 145.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 57.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.frankstonhts-ps.vic.edu.au | www.fhs.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Frankston Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.8 vs 63.7).
- •Frankston High School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Frankston High School is the larger school with 1,964 students compared with 458.
- •Frankston Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs 0%).
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 Heights Primary School better than Frankston High School?
On the Success Index, Frankston Heights Primary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 63.7 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 Frankston Heights Primary School and Frankston High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Frankston and Frankston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frankston Heights Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Frankston High School has 13.5.
How do Frankston Heights Primary School and Frankston High School rank in VIC?
Frankston Heights Primary School is 504th of 1,290 and Frankston High School is 140th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.