Holy Eucharist School vs Jackson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 248 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Eucharist School
St Albans · Catholic primary · Prep-6
548 students · ICSEA 972
Jackson School
St Albans · Government special · U
322 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Holy Eucharist School St Albans VIC | Jackson School St Albans VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1104 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3540 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 548 | 322 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 278 | 79 / 243 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 6.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 53.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 73.7 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | St Albans 3021 | St Albans 3021 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hestalbanssth.catholic.edu.au | www.jacksons.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Eucharist School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jackson School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 14.7).
- •Holy Eucharist School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 322.
- •Jackson School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 7%).
- •Holy Eucharist School is a catholic school while Jackson School is a government 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 Holy Eucharist School better than Jackson School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holy Eucharist School and Jackson School?
About 248 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Eucharist School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jackson School has 6.0.
How do Holy Eucharist School and Jackson School rank in VIC?
Holy Eucharist School is 1104th of 1,290 and Jackson School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.