Holy Family School vs Syndal South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family School
Mount Waverley · Catholic primary · Prep-6
259 students · ICSEA 1124
Syndal South Primary School
Mount Waverley · Government primary · Prep-6
334 students · ICSEA 1152
| Measure | Holy Family School Mount Waverley VIC | Syndal South Primary School Mount Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #234 of 1,290 | #199 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #480 of 4,908 | #390 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 259 | 334 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 143 | 158 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1152 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mount Waverley 3149 | Mount Waverley 3149 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hfmw.catholic.edu.au | www.syndalsp.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Syndal South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.1 vs 75.7).
- •Syndal South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1152 vs 1124), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Family School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.3).
- •Syndal South Primary School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 259.
- •Syndal South Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -22%).
- •Holy Family School is a catholic school while Syndal South Primary 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 Family School better than Syndal South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Syndal South Primary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 75.7 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 Holy Family School and Syndal South Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mount Waverley and Mount Waverley in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Syndal South Primary School has 15.3.
How do Holy Family School and Syndal South Primary School rank in VIC?
Holy Family School is 234th of 1,290 and Syndal South Primary School is 199th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.