Frankston Heights Primary School vs Overport Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 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
Overport Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
680 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Frankston Heights Primary School Frankston VIC | Overport Primary School Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #504 of 1,290 | #651 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1393 of 4,908 | #1912 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 458 | 680 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 247 | 313 / 367 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 43.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.frankstonhts-ps.vic.edu.au | www.overport-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Frankston Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.8 vs 60.2).
- •Overport Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Frankston Heights Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.7).
- •Overport Primary School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 458.
- •Frankston Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -7%).
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 Overport Primary School?
On the Success Index, Frankston Heights Primary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 60.2 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 Overport Primary School?
About 1.7 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 Overport Primary School has 15.7.
How do Frankston Heights Primary School and Overport Primary School rank in VIC?
Frankston Heights Primary School is 504th of 1,290 and Overport Primary School is 651st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.