Heathdale Christian College vs St Peter Apostle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heathdale Christian College
Werribee · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,367 students · ICSEA 1139
St Peter Apostle School
Hoppers Crossing · Catholic primary · Prep-6
499 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Heathdale Christian College Werribee VIC | St Peter Apostle School Hoppers Crossing VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #79 of 239 | #1088 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #251 of 1,259 | #3476 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,367 | 499 |
| Girls / boys | 1,201 / 1,166 | 238 / 261 |
| Foundation intake | 203 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | 221 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 176.9 | 39.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 117.1 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Hoppers Crossing 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heathdale.vic.edu.au | www.stpeterahc.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heathdale Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (70.7 vs 39.3).
- •Heathdale Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter Apostle School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.4).
- •Heathdale Christian College is the larger school with 2,367 students compared with 499.
- •Heathdale Christian College has grown faster over five years (41% vs -8%).
- •Heathdale Christian College is a independent school while St Peter Apostle 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 Heathdale Christian College better than St Peter Apostle School?
On the Success Index, Heathdale Christian College ranks higher (70.7 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 Heathdale Christian College and St Peter Apostle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Werribee and Hoppers Crossing in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heathdale Christian College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter Apostle School has 12.6.
How do Heathdale Christian College and St Peter Apostle School rank in VIC?
Heathdale Christian College is 79th of 239 and St Peter Apostle School is 1088th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.