Freshwater Creek Steiner School vs St Therese School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Freshwater Creek Steiner School
Freshwater Creek · Independent primary · Prep-6
144 students · ICSEA 1094
St Therese School
Torquay · Catholic primary · Prep-6
332 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Freshwater Creek Steiner School Freshwater Creek VIC | St Therese School Torquay VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #246 of 1,290 | #131 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #507 of 4,908 | #234 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 144 | 332 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 71 | 152 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Freshwater Creek 3216 | Torquay 3228 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Surf Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.fwcss.com.au/ | www.sttorquay.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Therese School scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 75.3).
- •St Therese School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Freshwater Creek Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.6).
- •St Therese School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 144.
- •Freshwater Creek Steiner School has grown faster over five years (13% vs 0%).
- •Freshwater Creek Steiner School is a independent school while St Therese 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 Freshwater Creek Steiner School better than St Therese School?
On the Success Index, St Therese School ranks higher (79.3 vs 75.3 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 Freshwater Creek Steiner School and St Therese School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Freshwater Creek and Torquay in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Freshwater Creek Steiner School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Therese School has 13.6.
How do Freshwater Creek Steiner School and St Therese School rank in VIC?
Freshwater Creek Steiner School is 246th of 1,290 and St Therese School is 131st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.