Healesville Primary School vs St Brigid's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 173 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Healesville Primary School
Healesville · Government primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 974
St Brigid's School
Healesville · Catholic primary · Prep-6
274 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Healesville Primary School Healesville VIC | St Brigid's School Healesville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1086 of 1,290 | #778 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3472 of 4,908 | #2335 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 222 | 274 |
| Girls / boys | 99 / 123 | 121 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 1% |
| Suburb | Healesville 3777 | Healesville 3777 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hps.vic.edu.au | www.sbhealesville.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's School scores higher on the Success Index (54.9 vs 39.3).
- •St Brigid's School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brigid's School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.1).
- •St Brigid's School is the larger school with 274 students compared with 222.
- •Healesville Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -16%).
- •Healesville Primary School is a government school while St Brigid'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 Healesville Primary School better than St Brigid's School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's School ranks higher (54.9 vs 39.3 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 Healesville Primary School and St Brigid's School?
About 173 m in a straight line, between Healesville and Healesville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Healesville Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's School has 11.0.
How do Healesville Primary School and St Brigid's School rank in VIC?
Healesville Primary School is 1086th of 1,290 and St Brigid's School is 778th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.