Frankston High School vs St Francis Xavier School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frankston High School
Frankston · Government high school · 7-12
1,964 students · ICSEA 1067
St Francis Xavier School
Frankston · Catholic primary · Prep-6
155 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Frankston High School Frankston VIC | St Francis Xavier School Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 348 | #642 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #426 of 1,472 | #1890 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,964 | 155 |
| Girls / boys | 928 / 1,036 | 76 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | – | 23 |
| 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 | +0% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 145.6 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.1 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fhs.vic.edu.au/ | www.sfxfrankston.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Frankston High School scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 60.5).
- •Frankston High School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis Xavier School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.5).
- •Frankston High School is the larger school with 1,964 students compared with 155.
- •Frankston High School is a government school while St Francis Xavier 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 High School better than St Francis Xavier School?
On the Success Index, Frankston High School ranks higher (63.7 vs 60.5 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 Frankston High School and St Francis Xavier School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Frankston and Frankston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frankston High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier School has 12.5.
How do Frankston High School and St Francis Xavier School rank in VIC?
Frankston High School is 140th of 348 and St Francis Xavier School is 642nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.