Frankston Primary School vs Overport Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frankston Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
241 students · ICSEA 1015
Overport Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
680 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Frankston Primary School Frankston VIC | Overport Primary School Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #754 of 1,290 | #651 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2252 of 4,908 | #1912 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 241 | 680 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 108 | 313 / 367 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 43.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.frankstonps.vic.edu.au | www.overport-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Overport Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.2 vs 56.0).
- •Overport Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Frankston Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.7).
- •Overport Primary School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 241.
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 Primary School better than Overport Primary School?
On the Success Index, Overport Primary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 56.0 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 Primary School and Overport Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Frankston and Frankston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frankston Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Overport Primary School has 15.7.
How do Frankston Primary School and Overport Primary School rank in VIC?
Frankston Primary School is 754th of 1,290 and Overport Primary School is 651st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.