Heidelberg Primary School vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 344 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heidelberg Primary School
Heidelberg · Government primary · Prep-6
498 students · ICSEA 1141
St John's School
Heidelberg · Catholic primary · Prep-6
345 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Heidelberg Primary School Heidelberg VIC | St John's School Heidelberg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #99 of 1,290 | #228 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #167 of 4,908 | #469 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 498 | 345 |
| Girls / boys | 250 / 248 | 197 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.3 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Heidelberg 3084 | Heidelberg 3084 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | heidelbergps.vic.edu.au | www.sjheidelberg.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heidelberg Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 75.9).
- •Heidelberg Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1129), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heidelberg Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.5).
- •Heidelberg Primary School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 345.
- •St John's School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -17%).
- •Heidelberg Primary School is a government school while St John'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 Heidelberg Primary School better than St John's School?
On the Success Index, Heidelberg Primary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 75.9 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 Heidelberg Primary School and St John's School?
About 344 m in a straight line, between Heidelberg and Heidelberg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heidelberg Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's School has 15.5.
How do Heidelberg Primary School and St John's School rank in VIC?
Heidelberg Primary School is 99th of 1,290 and St John's School is 228th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.