Frankston Heights Primary School vs St Augustine's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 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
St Augustine's School
Frankston South · Catholic primary · Prep-6
318 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Frankston Heights Primary School Frankston VIC | St Augustine's School Frankston South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #504 of 1,290 | #561 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1393 of 4,908 | #1574 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 458 | 318 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 247 | 138 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 25.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 14.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston South 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.frankstonhts-ps.vic.edu.au | www.safranksth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Frankston Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.8 vs 63.8).
- •St Augustine's School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Augustine's School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.7).
- •Frankston Heights Primary School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 318.
- •Frankston Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs 2%).
- •Frankston Heights Primary School is a government school while St Augustine'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 Frankston Heights Primary School better than St Augustine's School?
On the Success Index, Frankston Heights Primary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 63.8 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 Frankston Heights Primary School and St Augustine's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Frankston and Frankston South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frankston Heights Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's School has 12.4.
How do Frankston Heights Primary School and St Augustine's School rank in VIC?
Frankston Heights Primary School is 504th of 1,290 and St Augustine's School is 561st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.